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Parish of Graffham, by Thomas Walker Horsfield, published 1835 in The History, Antiquities and Topography of the County of Sussex (vol. II, rape of Chichester, pp.95-96) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2397][Lib 3212] & The Keep [LIB/507380][Lib/500088] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

Graffham, by Mark Antony Lower, M.A., published 1870 in A Compendious History of Sussex, Topographical, Archaeological & Anecdotal (vol. I, pp.200-201, Lewes: George P. Bacon) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8946][Lib 3314] & The Keep [LIB/500159]   View Online

Finds at Graffham , by S. E. Winbolt, published May 1933 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. IV no. 5, article, pp.125-126) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2203][Lib 8222][Lib 8861] & The Keep [LIB/500206] & S.A.S. library

Graffham through a Thousand Years (with note on Woolavington and Selham), by Frederick T. Barrett, published 1953 (booklet, revised edition in 1962, Alfred Press) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4255] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

This booklet of 32 (unnumbered) pages is a careful and readable account of an obscure West Sussex parish, whose chief claim to fame is in its having had as squire a bishop, Samuel Wilberforce, and as rector a future cardinal, Henry Manning. Portraits of these two celebrities are among the excellent illustrations. The author sets the details of parish history against the background of national history and treats of the old houses as well as of the church. Brief notes on Woollavington and Selham form an appendix. Copies, if any still remain unsold, can be obtained only from The Postmaster, Graffham (price 2s. 9d., post free).

Parish of Graffham, edited by L. F. Salzman, published 1953 in The Victoria History of the County of Sussex (vol. 4: The Rape of Chichester, pp.58-60, London: Victoria County History, ISBN-10: 071290588X & ISBN-13: 9780712905886) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 7398] & The Keep [LIB/500082] & R.I.B.A. Library & East Sussex Libraries   View Online

The Bells of St. Giles, Graffham, by F. T. Barrett, published November 1954 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XIV nos. 3 & 4, note, p.58) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8232][Lib 2213] & The Keep [LIB/500216] & S.A.S. library

Graffham Church Bells, by S.N.Q. Contributor, published November 1955 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XIV nos. 7 & 8, note, pp.131-132) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8232][Lib 2213] & The Keep [LIB/500216] & S.A.S. library

St. Giles, Graffham, by Frederick T. Barrett, published 1956 (published by the author)

Ancient Church Bells at Cocking, Heyshott, Graffham and Duncton, by Frederick T. Barrett, published 1956 (pamphlet, 11 pp., Brighton: Dolphin Press) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4624] & East Sussex Libraries

Some Woolavington and Wonworth Leases, by Eric E. Barker, published 1956 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 94, article, pp.43-69) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2179] & The Keep [LIB/500335] & S.A.S. library

The Lavington Estate Archives: A Catalogue, by Francis W. Steer, published 1964 (Chichester: West Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 12688][Lib 5601] & West Sussex Libraries

The collection is very weak in family papers, but rich in title-deeds for the small parishes of Graffham and Woolavington and, to a lesser extent, for Billingshurst. These deeds are also valuable to the genealogist who, wishing to trace the descent of minor families, but finding himself bogged down by the absence of relationships in parish register entries, may get his information from title-deeds.

An Early Mesolithic Site and Prehistoric Flintwork from Graffham Common and neighbouring areas on the Lower Greensand, West Sussex, by Robin D. C. Holgate, E. W. Holden and H. G. Holden, published 1986 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 124, article, pp.1-8) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9762] & The Keep [LIB/500311] & S.A.S. library

Medieval and Post-Medieval Pottery at Graffham, West Sussex, by Frederick G. Aldsworth and Alec Down, published 1990 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 128, article, pp.117-140) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 11106] & The Keep [LIB/500301] & S.A.S. library

Religious Survey 1851 - Westhampnett district, edited by John A. Vickers, published August 1990 in The Religious Census of Sussex 1851 (Sussex Record Society, vol. 75, pp.147-160, ISBN-10: 085445036X & ISBN-13: 9780854450367) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 10578][Lib 13824] & The Keep [LIB/500452][LIB/507827] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

Westhampnett district incl. Manhood, Birdham, West Itchenor, West Wittering, East Wittering, Earnley, Sidlesham, Selsey, Pagham, Hunston, North Mundham, Donnington, Appledram, New Fishbourne, Rumboldswyke, Merston, Yapton, Barnham, Felpham, Middleton, Binsted, Madehurst, Walberton, Eastergate, Boxgrove, Aldingbourne, Eartham, Oving, Tangmere, East Lavant, Singleton, West Stoke, Mid-Lavant, East Dean, Up-Waltham & Graffham

My Sussex Ancestors, by J. A. Beaden, published March 1996 in Sussex Family Historian (vol. 12 no. 1, article, pp.31-34) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 14879] & The Keep [LIB/501165] & CD SFH40 from S.F.H.G.

A narrative history of John Smith gent of Northamptonshire born c.1700 and his descendants at Graffham and Woolavington. Article covers the years 1700 - 1889.

Census Transcription and Surname Index: Graffham 1837-1844, published 1998 (Sussex Family History Group) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 14105]

Graffham - 18c. Schools, edited by John Caffyn, published 1998 in Sussex Schools in the 18th Century (Sussex Record Society, vol. 81, p.121, ISBN-10: 0854450424 & ISBN-13: 9780854450428) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 13825][Lib 13828] & The Keep [LIB/500458][Lib/507864] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

Get to know our outlying villages - Graffham, by Diana White, published February 2007 in Midhurst Society Newsletter (Issue No 15, article, pp.6-6, February 2007, Midhurst Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16356]

A short history of Graffham, plus an update on facilities and life in the village at the beginning of the 21st century.

Graffham and Woolavington potters, tile-makers and brickmakers, c.1590-1740, by Danae Tankard, published 2008 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 146, article, pp.175-188) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15997] & The Keep [LIB/500364] & S.A.S. library   View Online

The medieval and early modern pottery industry of the Graffham area has been discussed in articles published in Sussex Archaeological Collections by Anthony Streeten (1980) and by Fred Aldsworth and Alec Down (1990). These focused primarily on the archaeology of the industry, although Aldsworth also surveyed some of the documentary sources. Brick and tile-making in the Graffham area has received less attention. A more extensive examination of documentary sources, including property deeds, manorial records, wills and probate inventories, provides new information about the potters, brick and tile-makers and enables the archaeological evidence to be placed in a stronger historic context.

Some Notes on Saint Giles, Graffham, published (no date) (pamphlet, St Giles, Graffham) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6207]

Graffham Parish Register, published (no date) by the Sussex Family History Group and Parish Register Transcription Society (Ref: SXW132, CD-ROM)

Baptisms 1591-1902, Marriages 1591-1901, Banns 1823-1860 and Burials 1591-1935, Indexed Transcription. Includes 29 photographs. Vol.132.