Barsham

One old resident reached the age of 110 and is buried in the churchyard on 30th July 1584, she was known as ‘Old Ladie Ichingham’.

The former rectory with its graceful façade fronting a house of great character was the home of Catherine Suckling, who was the mother of Lord Horatio Nelson.

There is also a village tale in connection with the rectory. A ghost who arranges objects on a dressing table!

Barsham Hall dates back to 1348 and built by one of the Etchingham family and passing to the Blennerhassetts, one of whom is said to make a ghostly journey along the old road at midnight on Christmas Eve with a coach and four black horses.
The Blennerhassetts arms bearing the date 1563 can still be seen on one of the remaining buildings.

The village sign shows a gilded sun rising from a stout oak trunk caused much controversy when it was first erected. Made by Keith Payne as a celebration of the sun and the earth it is now a familiar and loved landmark.

The thatched Holy Trinity Church dates from Saxon times with a round tower and a ring of five bells. It stands well back from the road behind its holly hedge and fine row of old limes.
It has a large east window with a