The only British Prime Minister to be assassinated is buried here. Spencer Perceval, who was murdered in 1812, is represented by Sir Francis Chantry's bust inside the church. The church itself was built in 1630 with money left by the owner of Charlton House, Sir Adam Newton, who is also remembered with a grand monument. A new chancel was added in 1840. Unfortunately, most of the church’s stained glass was destroyed by bombing in World War II.
