The church of St Gregory is a modest and appealing little building, well cared- for, much loved and in regular use. It stands prominently in the Village Street, within the Barnham Conservation area, and its tower is a focal point from many parts of the parish. It is built of flint with stone dressings and has a steeply pitched roof. The basic structure dates from the 13th century, with the tower a 14th century addition. In the 1860's the 5th Duke of Grafton, patron of the living, had the interior refitted and the north aisle added. In the chancel is a fine 13th century piscina and on the south side of the nave are the arms of William III of c.1695. The churchyard is surrounded by mature lime trees and is still in use for burials.
The Parish of Barnham is part of the Blackbourne Team Ministry serving eight Parishes (Bardwell, Barnham, Euston, Fakenham, Honington with Sapiston, Ingham with Ampton & Gt & Lt Livermere, Ixworth with Ixworth Thorpe, Troston) north of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
For Genealogical Enquiries the local Diocesan Record Office is:
Suffolk Record Office,
77 Raingate Street,
Bury St Edmunds,
IP33 2AR.
Telephone: 01284 352352 (Searchroom)
Telephone: 01284 352352 (Public Service Manager)
Textphone: 01284 352357
Email: bury.ro@libher.suffolkcc.gov.uk
Churches in our Parish or Benefice
