[4] In the Domesday Book Ousden is referred to as 'Uuesdana' and shows that in 1066 it consisted of 27 households, considered to be a 'quite large' village, and part of the Hundred of Risbridge.

It is a place of interest because it is a Norman tripartite, with the nave, central tower and chancel remaining intact.

Throughout the 20th century, the building was added to according to architectural trends of the time and the needs of the parish.

[6] In 1912, a burial ground was created for the Ousden residents extending for a mile next to the church.

Within this a red brick chapel was built as a daughter church and is dedicated to St Barnabas.

[16] Most of the female population in the village had no occupation; the majority of those that did were in domestic services or offices.