In the hundred Haldherred the church Essenbæk (Eskingbec) was probably built in the 12th century in the middle of Essenbæk Parish, which was an annex of Virring Parish from age-old time.
I Haldherred byggedes formentlig i det 12. århundrede kirken Essenbæk (Eskingbec) midt i Essenbæk Sogn, der var et anneks af Virring Sogn fra ældgammel tid.