As the political border moved back and forth during the following centuries, Farndon has been either part of Wales or England several times.

[5] Archaeological assessments in the village have concluded there was a Roman villa in the area or even a small military outpost.

[6] Edward the Elder, King of the Anglo-Saxons, died in the ancient parish of Farndon in 924, shortly after quelling a revolt of an alliance of Mercians and Welshmen.

This involved Edward successfully taking Chester from the occupying Mercians and Welshmen, and then re-garrisoning it, and this happened shortly before his death.

[8] Some historians believe that Farndon was the location of the first ever competitive horse race with riders, in a local field on the banks of the River Dee.

During the English Civil War, Farndon was the scene of bitter fighting over the Bridge that was controlling access to Chester from Wales.

It is thought that some portions of the church date back to Sir Patrick de Bartun, a knight of King Edward III, whose effigy lies in the nave.

The church contains a unique Civil War memorial window, and features an image thought to be that of William Lawes, the famous court musician, who was slain at the battle of Rowton Heath.

The church tower still shows signs of Civil War musket ball damage.