[1] St Wilfrid's dates from the 13th century, built on a site close to that of a Roman fort, Bremetennacum.

The church underwent restoration in 1881 that included the rebuilding of the north wall of the chancel.

The Grade I listing is for buildings "of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important".

[4] St Wilfrid's is an active Anglican parish church in the Diocese of Blackburn, the Archdeaconry of Lancaster and the Deanery of Preston.

The south arcade has pointed arches of two chamfered orders and octagonal piers with moulded caps and bases.

[1] There is an octagonal buttressed baptismal font of sandstone, possibly dating from the 14th century.

[3] At its east end, enclosed by an oak screen (probably from the 16th century), is the Hoghton Quire.

[1] St Wilfrid's is surrounded by a churchyard to the north, south and west; its two gates lie to the south-east.