[2] The church was built in 1456–58 for Sir Bryan Roucliffe (or Brian Rouclyff), who was a lawyer and Baron of the Exchequer.

In 1456 Sir Bryan was granted permission by the Archbishop of York to build a new church to replace an old chapel near the River Nidd.

[1] St Michael's was declared redundant on 1 November 1975, and was vested in the Trust on 11 October 1977.

Its plan consists of a four-bay nave with a south porch, a two-bay chancel and a west tower.

The font is a square bowl carved with tracery and family shields, standing on a cruciform stem and an octagonal base.

The Easter Sepulchre is a rare example of its type and consists of a carved wooden chest with a canopy.