St Mary’s Church and Churchyard (with it’s renowned Yew Trees) have been at the heart of the community of Overton near Wrexham for many hundreds of years. There is evidence indicating origins going back almost a thousand years. In the churchyard are the remains of an 11th century cross. The Yew trees are centuries old, and one is considered to be around two thousand years old. They are strongly suggestive that the location is a pre-Christian religious site. There is believed to have been a wattle and daub church on the site from around 600 – 700 AD.

The current building has a 14th century tower with 15th century Nave and there is a 12th century cross at the base of one of the Nave pillars. The side aisles and pews are from a Victorian enlargement.

The church contains many monuments, memorial gifts and features that represent the history of this rural community. From wonderful stained glass by the master craftsman Charles Kempe, mosaic flooring around the font, to magnificent Oak Choir Stalls carved by the skilled local carver Evelyn Wybergh in memory of her mother. They are all fine examples of church decoration and endowment. They are also a significant part of the history of Overton.