The interior of the church, including the furnishings and wall paintings, dates from the late 17th century.

[1] The Church of Saint John the Baptist was first founded in the 12th century, during the reign of Henry II.

In 1646 a Royalist party took refuge in the church along with their horses, but they were driven out by Parliamentarian soldiers who had captured Stokesay Castle.

The south side of the nave - which faces the castle - was completely destroyed, most likely by cannon fire.

[4] The pews, panelled and hooded pulpit, reading desk, box-pews and wall paintings all date from the 17th Century.