[1] It was founded by Hugh Gendon in Chale in 1114.

However, the present church dates from the 14th century.

It has Christian images on some of the stained glass windows, mostly by Charles Eamer Kempe.

[2] Rumour has it that there was a tunnel leading from the church to the beach for smugglers to hide their merchandise, perfect foil.

The church then acquired a two manual organ dating from 1899 by Bryceson.