Soon after the Norman conquest Armthorpe had its own small Church which was then the Chapel of Ease for Kirk Sandal. Parts of the old building are incorporated within the present church and are of early Norman work. Armthorpe became an independent parish with a Rector in 1157, the first one being called Ralf. A list of Rectors of Armthorpe can be found at the back of the church from this date to present date. The Parish registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals are still in good condition and date back to 1653.

In 1785 it was felt necessary to have extra room in the Church and a gallery was built. The seats were almost entirely privately owned until the early 19th centaury, when over one hundred were purchased and made free. At about this time the Rectors income was increased and he was able to employ a curate.

The Church Building 1927

The ancient building is built chiefly in the perpendicular style, consisting of Chancel, Nave, North chapel and an octagonal tower and spire with 3 bells.
The church was thoroughly restored in 1885 at the cost of £1,500. The tower and spire were rebuilt and 3 bells installed.
In 1888 two stained glass windows were placed in the church by Lord Auckland, one being a memorial to his brother the Hon. Sir Ashley Eden K.C.S.I, who died 9th June 1887. In the chancel are two stained windows erected by the late Lord Auckland and Edith, Lady Auckland in 1989. And in the Nave another, erected by Hon. Agnes and Mary Eden.

The West window is a memorial to the Revd E.J. Hayton and there are two in the North Aisle to the 4th Baron Auckland who died in 1890.
A further window was added in 2003 which is a memorial window to those who worked in the mine at Armthorpe called Markham Main, which was closed
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