[2] The church was founded around the end of the 11th century, probably by Hugh de Mara, Lord of Lawton.

[3] There is a tradition that in the 8th century the body of St Werburgh rested overnight on the site of the church while it was being carried from Lincolnshire to Chester.

[6] The tower at the west end, dating from the 16th century, is built of red and buff sandstone in Perpendicular style.

[4] Also inside the church are the royal arms of George III and six hatchments of the Lawton family.

[9] At the base of a stairway leading to the gallery is the tomb of John Byber on which are carved his initials.