[4] The oldest parts of the existing church date to c. 1400, which includes the chancel arch and west tower.

[5] The clergyman and county historian John Hutchins was rector at Swyre from 1729 to 1733, and he had the chancel repaired at his own expense during that time.

[4] In 1843–44, the rebuilding of the nave was carried out at the sole expense of the Duke of Bedford and the chancel at the cost of the rector, Rev.

The arch is flanked by two painted panels of late 18th century origin which list the Ten Commandments.

The west wall has an undated memorial to George Gollope and seven of his children, two sons-in-law and a grandchild, spanning from 1745 to 1787.