According to the church website (http://www.gosforthparishchurch.org.uk/the-story-of-our-church-and-parish/), there has been a church on the site since at least 800 AD. The Saxon church was demolished in 1799, and the current church was built shortly after and extended in 1820, including the installation of stained glass windows. \n\nThe Main Dike Stone can be found in the churchyard, a remnant of coal mining in the local area.