[2] It stands in an isolated position in the Lincolnshire marshlands, about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Louth, and to the west of the A1031 road.

Brick is used on the parapets of the aisle, the east gable of the nave, and on the eaves of the clerestory.

The tower stands on a moulded plinth and is supported by stepped angle buttresses.

It has a west doorway with a pointed arch, above which is a window with three ogee-headed lights.

On the south wall of the chancel are two three-light windows, a blocked doorway, and a buttress.

On each side of the east window is a large grotesque corbel painted white.

[6][7] Periodically, evidence has been found of occult ceremonies; remains of animal sacrifices have been left in the church, candles and fires have been lit, and pentagrams and other symbols painted on the stonework.