We do not know when the first church was built on this site; however, the main body of the existing church was constructed during the 12^th century. Originally dedicated to St Mary, the church was under the patronage of the Prebendary of South Cave (of York Cathedral) until 1232. Then during the next 300 years the Aisles, Chapel, and later a Tower were added. Extensive restoration work was carried out in 1829. The 15^th century roof was skilfully restored, the pinnacles and battlements were re-set, and the windows replaced. The stone used in the construction of the church weathers badly and needs constant attention. The churchyard was extended on the east side in 1981.

Enter by the North Porch into the main body of the Nave. The roof was raised in the 15^th century and restored in 1863. The stone pillars on the north side are round and have carved end-capitals in the Norman style; those on the south side are later 14^th century octagonal pillars.

The North Aisle

Just to the left of the door you enter by is a framed list of the vicars of the parish. The windows are 14^th century.

Area Under the Tower

Beneath the large 15^th century window in the west wall is a medieval ledger (tomb) stone pinned to the wall, brought in from the churchyard in 1977.  There is also a 14^th century figure of a huntsman, which we believe may be connected to Thomas de Chaworth who held ‘one third of a knights fee’ at Wadworth, and whose family were Nottinghamshire landowners. The ancient Parish Chest has Jacobean front and ends; the lid and back are considerably older. It has three locks, each churchwarden and the vicar held a key for one lock. All three had to be present to open the chest, which held the church plate and records. The communion plate was stolen in 1835, and unfortunately never recovered. There is a Norman window in the west wall above the Choir.

The Chapel in the southeast corner of the Church was added as an afterthought. The two windows on the south side are 13^th century.

The tomb is of Edmund Fitzwilliam and his wife Katherine.

This the son of Edmund Fitzwilliam is commemorated in the alabaster tomb under the chancel arch.

In 1898 a clock was placed in the tower to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, and dedicated by the Bishop of Beverley. To celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1965, the Parish Council gave an electric timepiece to by-pass the original weight driven movement.

The Font

The font probably dates back to the 15^th century.

The South Aisle

Note the blind arcades, the left hand bay has a trefoil-headed piscine (stone wash basin) dating from the late Norman period.

The Bells

There are four bells in the towers top chamber; only three can be tolled, as the fourth is unsafe.

The Chancel

The roof style dates back to the period 1380 to 1600, and was restored in 1959. The alabaster tomb of Edmund Fitzwilliam who died in 1430, and his wife Maud can be found under the south arch. He is depicted wearing complete plate-armour as worn at the Battle of Agincourt. The low door to the Vestry has its original 15^th century ironwork. The pulpit is mid 19^th century.

The Organ

T C Wilcock of Sheffield built the 1864 Priory Blower Organ for £56.7s.6d.