[3] St John's is constructed in limestone, with roofs in lead and Collyweston stone slate.

Set back on the tower is an octagonal crocketed spire with lucarnes in two tiers.

In the south wall of the nave to the west of the aisle is a two-light window and a blocked doorway.

[1] It is decorated with chevrons and now has a pointed arch, but this was probably originally round in Norman style.

[1] In the churchyard is a limestone headstone dated 1668 which is designated as a Grade II listed building.

[5] Also in the churchyard and listed at Grade II is a chest tomb dated 1766.

[6] Other graves include that of Lady Mary Theresa Montagu Douglas Scott (4 March 1904 – 1 June 1984), the first wife of David Cecil, later 6th Marquess of Exeter.