Arkwright was initially buried at this church before his remains were removed to the family chapel (now St Mary's Church, Cromford) near the home he began for himself at Willersley Castle after the latter building's completion in 1797.

The whole church, with the exception of the tower and chancel were pulled down and rebuilt by Benjamin Wilson of Derby.

Bishop Hobhouse on 26 October 1871[8] The present south aisle and chapel were built in 1897-98 by Percy Heylyn Currey of Derby at a cost of £1,500.

The church is in a joint parish with The pipe organ was built by Brindley & Foster in 1873.

[10] The church tower contains a ring of 8 bells dating from 1904.