The village of Mitchel Troy derives its name from the Welsh "Llanfihangel Troddi" which means "Church of St Michael by the Trothy".

[2] The present building is mainly by John Prichard who undertook restoration between 1873 and 1876 with funding provided by the 8th Duke of Beaufort.

In the south-west corner of the tower is a large quoin stone, inscribed Orate Peo Godfride et Johanne.

The churchyard cross, of which only the column remains, is decorated with ball flowers which are echoed in the pulpit and reredos inside the church, and dates from the 15th century.

To the west of the doorway, a large inscription on the wall reads "To the Glory of God this church of St Michael and All Angels, built AD1208, was reconstructed Aug 4th AD 1876.

"[3] During the 19th century reconstruction, an ancient stone altar was discovered in the South aisle, with five consecration crosses representing the five wounds of Christ.