Alrewas at the time was a flourishing settlement in the ownership of Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia and it remained the property of King John until he granted it to Roger de Somerville to be followed by the Griffiths and later, the Turtons.

[3] The Normans replaced the simple wooden church with one of local stone which probably occupied the space in the present nave between the two arcades.

[3] During the 13th century the fine Early English chancel was added to the church complete with lancet windows, and in the south wall a piscina, a sedilia and priest's door.

The present nave and south aisle were built during the 14th century and the original Norman doorway in the north wall was retained.

Other features of the 14th century include the 'horse shoe' arch separating nave from chancel and also the majestic tower, the old Norman west door being re-set at its base.

[3] In 1877 the chancel was restored, the Early English east window was changed and filled with new stained glass by Holiday.

The walls and roof of the chancel were repaired at the cost of Thomas Anson, 2nd Earl of Lichfield and the Vicar.