It was designed by Richard Charles Sutton as a memorial to Thomas Adams, the Lace Manufacturer.

It was built in the 14th-century Gothic style, with 616 seats and the cost of building was £7,750 (equivalent to £920,850 in 2023).

[2] The church comprised a nave with side aisles, organ chamber, vestry and semi-circular chancel.

the caps on the piers were carved and traceried lancet lights inserted at the end of the chancel.

The church was consecrated on 18 November 1879 by the Bishop of Lincoln, Rt.