The doorway is the oldest part of the church with the arch being Norman and the plain tympanum above the lintel thought to be Saxon. The porch is later in date with a record of it being re-roofed in 1668 and completely rebuilt in 1820. The church was altered significantly in the early 13th century and the five arches in the north wall constructed. In the 15th century the walls were lifted and the clerestory windows added for additional light. The brass plaque above the pulpit is to Marmaduke Tyrwhitt, armour bearer, fourth son of William Tyrhwitt, Knight who died in his sixty sixth year 1599. The organ replaced an earlier Harmonium, (1854) and was built by Thomas Harrison of Rochdale (founded 1861). It was repaired and restored in 1903. It has been extensively restored by public subscription in 1987. The font is 14th century. The embattled tower was added about 1400 and was heightened to 72feet a century later. It houses what is an important example of a Turret Clock by James Harrison of Hull (1848).