The present small church building, erected by Lord Craven in the 1770’s, replaced an earlier one which in the Middle Ages was known as St. Swithin’s. Mention of an ordained minister connected with Binley dates back to the late 16th century.

A number of features in the building are a reminder of the historic links with the Craven family. Their coat of arms is in evidence above the sanctuary, and the Craven Chapel was once used almost exclusively by their family & household.