[1] The initiative of constructing the church resulted in the 19 December 1823 creation of the parish of Lajedo, by royal charter of King D. John VI.

The vertical apex of the frontispiece has a trapezoidal form, defined by two scrolls that support a horizontal section of cornice surmounted by cross with the initials JHS.

[2] The rectangular bell tower, on the left part of the church is divided into two levels (both limited by stonework) by the continuation of the cornice from along the facade.

[2] The taller lower level has a window that illuminated the baptistery, while the upper register is decorated with cornice and topped by the archways of the belfry.

[2] The archway accesses the altar and chancel with complimentary doors and windows on each wall (one to the sacristy and one to the exterior), and the structure is flanked by two retables oriented on 45º angles.