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The recorded history of the church begins in 1120 when Swein, son of Ailric granted the 'church at Hoderode' into the control of the monks at Nostell Priory.

Externally it is the late 15th century tower that grabs one's attention.

St Wilfrid’s is a beautiful and ancient building dating mostly from the 13th century.

A splendid perpendicular church which was largely built by the Greene family of nearby Drayton, this was a remarkable achievement given that England was subject to the Wars of the Roses during a large part of this period.

The church is a good example of the work of George Edmund Street, the famous 19th century architect.

St Helen’s is a magnificent church dating from 1857, which reveals the fascinating and unique history of the interwoven stories of estate, church and village.

St Mary's is most famous for carvings from a church or churches that stood on this site going back to Saxon times, found throughout the church, mounted into the fabric of the walls.

The church was built in 1825, with seating for 350 people, a schoolroom and classrooms that were opened later, in 1852. It was built as an impressive town centre Congregational Chapel.

Visitors to Holy Rood are often caught quite unawares by their first sight of the interior where a wealth of brick, marble and wood, convey a sense of splendour and dignity, in direct contrast to the exterior which is plain and almost unadorned.

St Mary's is the civic church of Barnsley and provides a place of worship, peace and quiet in the town centre.