It dates predominantly from 1558, with a tower added 1899–1900, and is protected as a Grade I listed building.

There has been a church (or chapel) on the site since the 12th century, traces of which can be seen in the present structure.

It was substantially rebuilt in 1558, by Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby and was restored in 1885.

[1] Its plan consists of a clerestoried nave and chancel under one roof with aisles to the north and south, and a tower to the north-west.

[1] The internal walls, rough coursed masonry, were plastered at one time, but this was removed in the 19th century.

At the west end of the south aisle is a baptistery, concealed by an oak screen.