It lies in unspoiled country, altogether Cornish in appearance and feeling, with views down the combes to the Atlantic.

Welcombe was raised to parochial status in 1508, when the church was enlarged by the addition of the north and south transepts.

The square-headed screen (early 14th century) is of unique interest.

It is, except for its cornice (which is later and much resembles that at Hartland) by far the earliest remaining screen in Devon.

According to Nikolaus Pevsner the building is early medieval, including the low western tower.