English Heritage sites near Esh Parish
FINCHALE PRIORY
6 miles from Esh Parish
The very extensive remains of a 13th-century priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage. Part of it later served as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham Cathedral.
AUCKLAND CASTLE DEER HOUSE
9 miles from Esh Parish
A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham. It provided deer with shelter and food, and had grounds for picnics and rooms for enjoying the view.
DERWENTCOTE STEEL FURNACE
9 miles from Esh Parish
Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace in Britain. It produced high-grade steel for springs and cutting tools.
BENWELL ROMAN TEMPLE - HADRIAN'S WALL
13 miles from Esh Parish
The remains of a small temple to the native god 'Antenociticus', in the 'vicus' (civilian settlement) which stood outside Benwell fort.
BENWELL VALLUM CROSSING
13 miles from Esh Parish
A stone-built causeway, where the road from the south crossed the Vallum earthwork on its way to Benwell fort.
DENTON HALL TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
13 miles from Esh Parish
The foundations of a turret and a 65-metre (213 foot) length of Wall, along with another 60-metre length of Wall further west.
Churches in Esh Parish
St Michael & All Angels
Front Street
Esh
07585 964272
https://www.durhamnorthteam.org
The village church in Esh dates from 1283 although it was heavily restored in 1770 and again in 1850. King Edward I attended Mass on the 10th September 1306 while on his way from Durham to Hexham and left an offering of seven shillings. Another iconic person linked to the church from 1835 was the British astronomer, scientist, mathematician and theologian Templeton Chevalier who was also the Vicar at the church from 1835 to 1873. He is buried in the churchyard and had a brand of cider named after him. The church is Grade II listed.
St. Michael & All Angels is the Parish Church for the villages of Esh, Quebec and Cornsay Colliery in County Durham.
We will soon become part of the Durham North Team which is a group of seven churches in our near the city of Durham. These churches are: All Saints Newton Hall; All Saints Langley Park; St. Aidan's Framwellgate Moor; St. Cuthbert's Durham; St. Philip and St James Kimblesworth; St. Michael & All Angels Witton Gilbert.
Pubs in Esh Parish
Cross Keys
A pleasant 18th-century pub in a picturesque village offering a varied food menu including vegetarian and children's choices. A comfortable locals' bar is complemented by a lounge/restaurant overlooking the Browney Valley. Delft racks displ...
Hamsteels Inn
Quiet pub with updated decor offering TV, pool and darts. No longer sells real ale - May 2015.
Langley Park
Front Street, Langley Park, DH7 9YT
(0191) 373 1003
langly-park.co.uk/
Langley Park Sports & Social Club
Langley Park Sports & Social Club, Langley Park
Langley Park Working Mens Club
Langley Park Working Mens Club, Langley Park
New Board Inn
A welcoming family friendly food pub with stunning views across the picturesque Browney valley towards Lanchester.
Real ale reintroduced October 2022
Rams Head
A privately owned friendly pub with a good atmosphere. It was totally refurbished in March 2019 to be a very clean and tidy pub with a large inviting beer garden.