Church Of St Mary Magdalene

The Church of St. Mary Magdalene is a church largely of the 13th century, with a tower remodelled in the 18th century. Aisle walls were removed in 1782, and the church was restored in 1892. The church is constructed of squared coursed limestone, with bands of ashlar, and ashlar dressings. It has lead and Collyweston slate roofing.

The south chapel's south elevation features a two-window range of one- and two-light square-headed windows. A shallow lean-to roof with lead covering and ashlar gable parapets is present. The west elevation shows the outline of a blocked archway. The chancel’s east elevation has a three-light window with a four-centred arch-head and hollow reveals. The north chapel, now a vestry, has a two-window range on its north elevation, with a two-light square-headed window and a lancet window; both were restored in the 19th century. The nave's south elevation has three bays, displaying evidence of the former 13th-century arcade of the south aisle, which has been demolished. Windows in the flanking bays have double-chamfered heads, originally corresponding to the arcade arches. A blocked 18th-century south doorway has a plain arch-head and an ashlar surround with a keyblock. A plinth above the window heads indicates the line of a former roof abutment. The nave has a steeply gabled roof with an ashlar gable parapet, a finial, and exposed ends of tie beams at the eaves. The north elevation of the nave is similar to the south. A 18th-century north doorway has a 19th-century ribbed door.

The west tower has two uneven stages and irregular ashlar quoins. A two-light west window has plain circles at the head and roll mouldings. A slit window is positioned above. Two-light bell-chamber openings are on each face of the upper stage, featuring square heads, arch-head lights, and roll mouldings. A plain ashlar parapet tops the tower, with a set-back pyramid roof and weathervane.

Inside, the 13th-century nave has three blocked arches with double-chamfered arches, circular piers, and semi-circular responds. Three capitals on the north side are decorated with nail-head designs. The nave’s roof structure is likely late 18th century, with king post trusses. The chancel and chapels have 19th-century roof structures. A 19th-century octagonal font is present, along with 19th and 20th century furnishings, a fielded panelled vestibule above the south doorway, and 20th-century stained glass in the chancel's east window. Several 17th and 18th-century inscribed floor slabs are throughout the church, including one in the vestry with a brass plaque bearing a coat of arms. A chest tomb belonging to Humphrey Bellamy, d. 1715, is also in the vestry, with fielded panelled sides and a black slab with an inscription and armorial device. A medieval gargoyle is located in the south chapel, and a hatchment is in the belfry. The chancel’s roof was thatched until 1892. The aisles were removed in 1782 by Mr. Sanderson because they were in disrepair.