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The church consists of clerestoried nave with aisles, chancel, west tower and spire and south porch.

The exterior of the church is almost entirely the result of rebuilding and restoration in the second half of the 19th century, only the tower and spire, dating to around 1395, remaining substantially in original condition.

The earliest work is the 12th century north aisle arcade, in late Transitional style, with waterleaf capitals but pointed arches. The south aisle arcade is slightly later, from the 13th century. The moulding of the capitals being more gothic than Norman in style. The chancel arch is of the same period, the tower arch being 14th century, the date of the tower construction. During the mid 13th century the eastern respond of the north aisle was rebuilt with triple shafts and capital with decorative heads and foliage.

The chancel was completely rebuilt in 1856 and the aisles enlarged in 1867. The vestry on the north side of the chancel is from around this time.

Internal fittings are largely of the 19th and 20th centuries, but there are two early items of note. Close to the south door is a rare pillar piscina, dated to around 1115. Also of 12th century origin is the recently rediscovered incised grave slab of a verderer, located in the chancel, and finely incised with a bow and arrow. Until recently this was covered by carpet in the chancel aisle.

The church is Listed Grade II*. For more information see the Southwell & Nottingham Church History Project Link