Of red sandstone rubble, plastered within and without, with tufa dressings. The church is now derelict, although it was scheduled as an ancient monument in 1946. It comprises a 12thc. nave and chancel, both without aisles, and a timber S porch. Romanesque sculpture is found in the S doorway. The plain font is now in the new church, built in 1877 and one mile away.

In 1086, three hides at Sapey were held by Osbern Fitz Richard; the overlordship of the manor passed to his descendants. There was a priest here in 1086. Lower Sapey was originally a chapelry of Clifton-upon-Teme.

The VCH dates the church to the early 12thc., and the S doorway toc.1150. In 1991, the Church Commissioners suggested that the church be vested in the Redundant Churches Fund.