With a 12th-century tower and nave section and examples of 13th to 15th century art, fixtures and architecture, it is a Grade I listed building.

St Nicholas's smallest nave and the tower were built c. 1080 with an addition in c.1280 and a 15th century later medieval building forming most of the remainder.

In the west window of the former nave are some fragments of ancient glass, a portion of the figure of a saint, and several other odd pieces, including two words of an inscription.

The path up to the church, in the form of a stone causeway, and the lychgate at the entrance are separately Grade II listed.

it is almost encircled by a bend in the low-rise built-up road which has many of the oldest homes facing this rectory and church section.

[7] In 1644 the Bishop was compelled to sequester the priest position to a new rector, the previous incumbent, Thomas Mulcaster, having been proceeded against by 'five or six of the very scum of the parish,' according to his own account.

In 1716 the rectory and its appointment right were conveyed to Henry Wise from according to Owen Manning the trustees of Francis Aungier, 1st Earl of Longford the intermediate owner.

The property remained with the Wises until 1884, during which time the church was often served by members of that family and passed to the Rev.

[citation needed] The rector equally serves the smaller parish of Emmanuel, Sidlow Bridge, as one benefice.