[5] In the 1860s Staveley's 14th century church was replaced with a new one on a different site.

The new church was designed by the architect, J. S. Crowther of Manchester, in Early English style.

The foundation stone was laid on 24 September 1863[6] by General Upton, acting on behalf of Hon.

It was consecrated by the Bishop of Carlisle, Rt Revd Samuel Waldegrave on 24 April 1865[7] at which point the only outstanding item was the spirelet.

The church organ was built by Wilkinson and Son of Kendal and inaugurated on 25 September 1866 by Mr Smallwood of St George's Church, Kendal.