Description:The original stone church consisted of a nave and chancel and was built on land known as Puysland Farm. The De Puy family were Stewards to King Stephen around 1150. Only the 14th century tower, the chancel and the Lady Chapel survive.
In 1817 at a vestry meeting the future of the church was discussed. With a growing population and the church in a poor state of repair a decision was made to build a new church. In 1819 Viscount Anson gave land to the east of the old church and a new burial ground. The new church was consecrated by the Bishop of Chester on the 1st January 1823. However, the old church was used for services until the 29th March 1823, the eve of Easter. Shortly after this the nave, north aisle , porch and vestry were blown up by gunpowder leaving only the arcade standing to link the Lady Chapel and Chancel with the tower.
Postcard published by William Shaw of Burslem.