The Grade I church is built on a hill which was once an iron-age fort, and subsequently occupied by the Romans and then the Dæningas tribe of Saxons.The oldest part is the 13th century north aisle, built of puddingstone, with early 14th century trussed rafter roof. The tower is 14th century, with a shingled spire rebuilt after a lightning strike in 1750. The church is spacious inside - the distance across the two aisles and the nave exceeds their length.