It was built in the 13th century, and was heavily restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott for the Rev.

Around 1800, estate owner Thomas Champneys of the Mostyn-Champneys Baronets had a moat dug around the church.

[2] The church has the grave of the poet Henry Newbolt and his wife, a member of the Duckworth family.

It is reached from the mainland via a footbridge, and a public footpath runs nearby over another bridge across the lake.

[3] The Anglican parish is part of the benefice of Beckington with Standerwick, Berkley, Rodden and Orchardleigh within the Frome deanery.