The exact date of the construction of the church is not known but the style of the aisle-less nave which is the oldest part of the current building, is early Norman and dates it to the 11th century. The church is constructed in flint work and the external south wall which also dates from the Norman period is typical of early work with this material with whole flints laid in wide courses. The south wall had a double splayed window which is also typical of the early Norman period, it was not rediscovered until a 1960s refurbishment. Further expansion of the church continued with the external north wall being constructed in the early 12th century with more loose coursed flints. The Perpendicular windows in the south wall were added in the 1350s and indicate the modifications in design and construction after the impact of the Black Death. A three-stage tower was added around 1370 at the west end of the church, this probably replaced an earlier tower.