The church is in the Archdeaconry of Westmorland and Furness, in the Diocese of Carlisle.[2] The church was completed in 1869, to a design by a London-based architect, Robert Brass.[3] It is the only church designed by Brass, who shortly afterwards ceased practice as an architect.[4] It is built from local slate and sandstone, in an Early English style with chancel, transepts and a three-stage tower at the north-east.[5][6] The stained-glass windows are by the following firms: The organ is by Gray & Davison, dating from 1875.
