The parish church is dedicated to Saint Mary and is a Grade I listed building, built of ironstone, dating from the 13th century [2] and restored in 1871 by James Fowler of Louth.

On the north side of the chancel is a 13th-century tomb of the founder Brayboeuf.

On the south side is a tomb erected in 1605 to John Witherwick (died 1595).

[3] The painting of the Annunciation by Charles Edgar Buckeridge was originally in St Margaret's Church, Burton upon Trent.

[5] Claxby has a Parish Council consisting of seven Councillors and a Clerk which meets four times per year and maintains its own website.