Located on the hillside overlooking the shared Beane and Lea valley, the Grade I Listed church dates from about 1120, and is the oldest building in Hertford.

The Gosselin family of nearby Bengeo Hall commissioned John Thomas Micklethwaite to restore and refit the church between 1884 and 1894.

[3] In the 13th century, against the north-east end of the chancel, was an anchorite's cell which consisted of a wooden hut.

Remains of medieval wall paintings were uncovered during restoration work in 1938 by William Weir.

[3] The church is used for Sunday services during summer months, and also hosts exhibitions and concerts.