The tall crossing tower is 12th century but the upper stages were rebuilt in 1616 after a collapse, and the top was renewed in 1914.

The Victorian restoration by Edmund Francis Law was based on the 1840 report of George Gilbert Scott whose brother was curate.

[2] Law's restoration included an outer north aisle and west end rebuilding with porches, 1853–55.

James Keill (died 1719) was buried in St Giles', where a monument, with a Latin inscription, was erected.

Robert Browne (died 1633) was buried in the churchyard where his monument stands by the south door.