The present parish church is of post-medieval date but is traditionally thought to contain remains of earlier structures dating back to the medieval period, though no evidence has been recorded to confirm this.  


The parishes on the Isle of Man were established during the 12th century, usually on existing sites, and the discovery of both pagan and Christian burials, and of a medieval carved stone cross, confirms that the site has been in use since at least the 10th century.  Under such circumstances it would not be unreasonable to expect the presence of an early church on the site.