It is part of a four-parish benefice, including the churches of Oswaldkirk, Stonegrave, Gilling and Ampleforth. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Stengrif, with the land belonging to Ralph Pagenel.
As one of a group of four parishes, it is part of a benefice that includes Oswaldkirk, Stonegrave, Gilling, and Ampleforth. The location is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Stengrif, with the property being owned by Ralph Pagenel.