Located north of the town centre, it was consecrated in 1823 as a replacement for the medieval St Augustine's church, now partially ruined, and was subsequently extended.

The building was designed by H. J. Underwood and cost £6,501, some of which was later defrayed by partially demolishing the old church and selling materials from it.

[1][2] A chancel designed by Frank L. Pearson was added c. 1904 to accommodate a choir and a larger altar.

It is an early work by Underwood, in simplified Perpendicular style with a tall battlemented tower with Tudor-arched windows and door; the doors on the South side also have Tudor arches.

The chancel and adjoining vestry and organ chamber by Pearson are also Perpendicular; the East window has stained glass by C. E.