[2] The idea for rebuilding a church on the site came in the 1840s from Rev Miles Formby, former vicar of St Thomas, Melling.

He died in 1849, but the building of the church was continued by his older brother Dr Richard Formby, who owned and donated the land.

[4] At this time only the nave and porch were built,[2] and these were consecrated by the Rt Revd John Graham, bishop of Chester, on 14 December 1854.

In about 1970 it was moved from the south to the north transept and altered by Francis Kitts Ainscough, but has since been removed from the church.

[8] The architectural historians Pollard and Pevsner in the Buildings of England series comment that the interior is "somewhat dreary".

It consists of three square steps with a socket for the stem of a cross, and is designated as a Grade II listed building.

[2] Further to the south is an inscribed stone about 420 mm high of unknown age that has been traditionally associated with funeral rites.

[10] The third object to be designated at Grade II are the old village stocks dating from the 18th century, which were moved from a site near Cross Green to the west side of the churchyard.

[14] The church arranges services on Sundays and weekdays, baptisms, weddings and funerals, and organises a variety of groups.