[3] Almost nothing of the original church—built on the site of a wooden Saxon church—remains, apart from unique examples of Celtic stonework, including a plait interweave and a bas-relief of the Virgin and Child, which was carved around 1000 AD.

[5] The stone southern entrance to the church still stands; it was built in the 12th century and is a typical example of Norman stonework.

[3] The church was re-consecrated in 1287 by the bishop of Candida Casa under the direction of John le Romeyn, Archbishop of York.

[6] The church records include an unbroken list of rectors dating back to 1302, during the reign of King Edward I.

[7][11] There was major restoration work done to the church in 1886, and a large amount of the Chancel woodwork dates from this period.

[12] St Oswald's is part of a four-church benefice, including the churches and parishes of Oswaldkirk, Ampleforth, Gilling, and Stonegrave.