The existing church was built in 1879, with plans by Edmund Kirby and Sons. Previously there was a chapel in the grounds of the existing churchyard, sited to the western end, near the small pedestrian gate.

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19 October 1821

Memorandum of visit to Little Leigh chapel by Rev. George Henry Law, D.D, Bishop of Chester, and orders given then by him for: new prayer book, communion plate, new font, flagging of pews, appointment of chapel warden, incorporation of school into chapel and erection of new school.

10 May 1838

T.S. Newman, Northwich, Curate of Little Leigh to Chandos Leigh, Esq, Stoneleigh Abbey. Outlining proposal to build new chapel at Little Leigh, capable of holding 5-600 people from Little Leigh and Barnton.

20 August 1838

George Webber, Vicar of Great Budworth to Chandos Leigh, Stoneleigh Abbey: Is sure that if case for rebuilding chapel put fully to Leigh's tenants they will see value of scheme.

29 October 1838

Copy letter Chandos Leigh to Rev. Mr Newman, curate of Little Leigh: Is willing to contribute to repairs to present building but does not support enlargement to accommodate people of Barnton.

No Date [after 1838]

Report [in handwriting of Hon. Julia Judith Leigh] re Messrs.Newman of Nantwich. The younger Mr. N (John) is a clergyman who hopes of appointment as curate of Little Leigh on death of Mr. Jones the present curate. Notes re Chapel of Little Leigh and proposed enlargement to which inhabitants are opposed.