The church is of 13th-century origin and is made of local Northamptonshire ironstone and limestone.

[2] The Revd Richard Pulteney refurbished and restored the church, under the guidance of Sir George Gilbert Scott, in 1864–1866.

[3] The main part of the church was refurnished and restored with hand-carved, oak pews, pulpit and priest's desk.

[4] The church has a marble, alabaster, semi-precious stone and gold leaf decorated chancel designed by Clayton and Bell, who also designed the stained-glass windows.

The church has been described by Historic England as "an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic style at its height".