[2] In the Norman era the Benedictine Burwell Priory was built near the site of the church.

[1] In 1911 the church was restored,[3] and during that century buttresses were built to support the south wall of the nave.

[3] The church is constructed in green sandstone rubble with limestone ashlar dressings, and some red brick.

Its plan is simple, consisting of a nave with a south porch, a chancel and a west tower.

On the west side is a doorway, over which is a three-light window extending from the bottom to the middle stage.

Set against the wall beneath this is a table tomb dating from the late 18th century, carved with a skull and laurels.

[1] Above the chancel arch is the fragment of a wall painting depicting a crowned head and the initial "M".

The oak altar rail dates from the late 19th century, and is ornately carved with grapes and vine leaves.

One of these, dated 1674, is in marble and includes a segmental pediment and carved festoons, a cartouche, cherubs and drapery.