The Anglican church was built in 1683 by Thomas Ekin, the Godolphin Steward.

Originally only 20 feet (6.1 m) long it was enlarged by Revd George Woodley in 1821.

It was rebuilt in 1866 by Augustus Smith, after having been considerably damaged by lightning.

The stained glass window at the east end depicts Saint Martin and the Beggar and is by Clayton and Bell.

[2] St Martin's Church is within the United Benefice of the Isles of Scilly parishes, comprising