An attempt to make it into a separate parish in 1737 failed because sufficient endowment could not be raised.

[3] Probably in the middle of the 19th century, a dado of bricks was added to the exterior in an attempt to keep out damp, and in 1897 the window tracery was replaced.

[4] St Mary's in constructed in flint and chalk rubble, with ashlar dressings.

High in the west wall is a small narrow lancet window that probably dates from the 12th century.

[2] Contained in a glass-fronted box on the north wall of the church are fragments of painted and gilded alabaster sculptures, possibly dating from the 15th century; these depict biblical themes.

These included Sir John Smith and the Francis Coales Charitable Foundation, and Eton College who donated the proceeds of their annual "Concert for the Choir".