The present church, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, was established towards the end of the eleventh century[2] and contains features of almost every style of architecture since that time.

[3] Originally the Norman church was planned to be cruciform but it was changed to feature the western tower and included a chancel, transepts and a nave to which aisles were later added.

[5] It is locally reputed that legendary outlaw Robin Hood was married to Maid Marian at this church.

Based upon a Child Ballad,[8] the theory is founded on the premise that St Mary Magdalene is the only possible church in the area to fit the description,[9] but no firm evidence exists for this supposition.

[10] In 2013, when the National Churches Trust were compiling a list of the nation's favourite places of worship, the local MP Ed Miliband nominated St Mary Magdalene because of its association with the Robin Hood legend.