[5] The debt took some time to pay off, but by 1853 the Bishop of Durham agreed to consecrate the church and it took place on 16 July 1853.

In December 2022, it was announced the church was to close due to declining congregation numbers and rising running costs, a final service was held on 5 February 2023.

[8] A pipe organ was presented in 1857 by Nathaniel Plews,[9] which was second hand from Bedale church.

The opening recital was given on 18 September 1890 by Philip Armes, organist of Durham Cathedral.

[11] It has been awarded a Grade II* listing by the British Institute of Organ Studies.