[1] In the early part of the 12th century, Robert de Meynell is recorded as having given the church at Great Ayton to Whitby Abbey.

[4] Renovations in the late 18th century (1788–1789) saw the roof stripped of its lead to pay for the tower to be rebuilt,[5] only for it, and the a large western section of the church, to be pulled down in 1880.

[8] The building of Christ Church was precipitated by the state of the All Saints structure, and the increase in the population, related to the boom in ironstone mining in the area.

[10] The church was grade I listed in 1966, notable being its Georgian pulpit, Tudor windows and late-Medieval king post roof.

[11] In modern times, the church is open for visits, special events, midweek Communion and celebratory services on Captain Cook's birthday.