It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Skipton, the archdeaconry of Craven, and the Diocese of Leeds.

[2] St Michael's was built in 1143 as a chantry chapel for the Tempest family, and became a parish church in 1153.

[1] Fabric from this period remains, but most of the church dates from the 15th or early 16th century.

Its plan consists of a nave and chancel under a single roof, a north aisle, a south porch, and a west tower.

[2] Inside the church is a two-bay arcade carried in octagonal piers.