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This small church started life as a chapel within the parish of New Stoke. The church at Ipsden itself fell into disrepair during the 12th century and its materials were used to repair and enlarge the present church, which became the parish church. This explains its relatively remote location from the village.
The north chapel/aisle may represent the original chapel to which were added nave and chancel in the 12th century. The south aisle was added later but later demolished in the 14th or 15th century. The Chancel retains some good late 12th century work. The north chapel was clearly improved in the 14th century when the east window was inserted, and its roof structure dates from this period, as do the wall paintings round the window.
The gallery at the west end of the church is a mid 19th century addition, although it may have replaced an earlier wooden gallery.
The church is Listed Grade II*.

Listed buildings and structures are officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. There are over half a million listed structures in the United Kingdom, covered by around 375,000 listings.
Listed status is more commonly associated with buildings or groups of buildings, however it can cover many other structures, including bridges, headstones, steps, ponds, monuments, walls, phone boxes, wrecks, parks, and heritage sites, and in more recent times a road crossing (Abbey Road) and graffiti art (Banksy 'Spy-booth') have been included.

In England and Wales there are three main listing designations;
Grade I (2.5%) - exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II* (5.5%) - particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
Grade II (92%) - nationally important and of special interest.

There are also locally listed structures (at the discretion of local authorities) using A, B and C designations.

In Scotland three classifications are also used but the criteria are different. There are around 47,500 Listed buildings.
Category A (8%)- generally equivalent to Grade I and II* in England and Wales
Category B (51%)- this appears generally to cover the ground of Grade II, recognising national importance.
Category C (41%)- buildings of local importance, probably with some overlap with English Grade II.

In Northern Ireland the criteria are similar to Scotland, but the classifications are:
Grade A (2.3%)
Grade B+ (4.7%)
Grade B (93%)

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