The town of Newport was probably founded by Henry I and the church dates from the 12th century when there was the tower and at least a north aisle to the nave. The tower was rebuilt in 1360 together with new aisles of 5 bays. The remains of the previous tower are at the base of the arch. Since the Reformation, the church has undergone much alteration and rebuilding. In 1658 the first gallery was built.
The first major work was done in the 18th century, possibly 1728, when the north and south aisles were built in bright red brick. Lovely windows were replaced by plain ones with clear glass which were described as ‘hideous’. Plans of the church in 1836 show an ‘engine house’ for fire engines in the north wall.
In 1837 work included installation of galleries and the oak pews were replaced by ‘cheap deal ones’. Also 45 gas lights were installed. The cost of the work was £2,000 and at the re-opening service £66 was collected towards the cost. In 1866 it was decided that the old chancel was unsightly and decayed and pulled down and the chancel was rebuilt in a semi-circle at a cost of £600. At that time there were vaults and brass plates fixed to the floor in memory of those buried beneath. In 1875 the floor of the chancel was raised to elevate the altar and to enable the clergy to be seen and heard by the congregation.
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