The church was built in 1634 for Thomas Posthumous Hoby, in memory of his wife.
In 1862, it was replaced by the current St Margaret's Church, Harwood Dale, a mile down the valley, and it gradually fell into ruin.
[3] Despite this, the structure suffered further damage, and some stones were stolen, leading to access to the site being restricted.
It has a rectangular plan, measuring 13.9m by 4.6m, with a south porch and a west bellcote.
In the north wall are two-light windows, and a blocked doorway with an ogee arch.