Exterior detail with sundial on S wall of C7th nave of Escomb Saxon church, County Durham, built of stones brought from Binchester Roman fort.

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Exterior detail of S wall of C7th nave of Escomb Saxon (Anglian) church built of reused stones brought from Binchester Roman fort. The sundial with snake decoration & the small round-headed window are original Saxon features. The church displays Irish influence in its building style and 'Celtic' circular churchyard.

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Size: 5027px × 3708px
Location: Escomb Saxon Church, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, UK
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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