The church is first historically referenced in 1228.
It is a Grade I listed building, largely constructed in the 13th and 14th centuries.
It is thought that there had been two church buildings on this site previously; one timber-framed Anglo-Saxon church and then a smaller stone-built church.
The main fabric of the nave was probably built between 1250 and 1275 whilst the tower was inserted during the 14th century, supported by the west nave wall and two inserted octagonal piers.
The chancel arch is 14th century.
The south porch was added in the 17th century.
Holy Rood contains a number of unusual attributes: medieval wall paintings, a minstrels’ gallery, a manorial pew and doom inscriptions.
