Bibliography - Henfield, Horsham District, West Sussex
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Parish of Henfield, by Thomas Walker Horsfield, published 1835 in The History, Antiquities and Topography of the County of Sussex (vol. II, rape of Bramber, pp.256-258) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2397][Lib 3212] & The Keep [LIB/507380][Lib/500088] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

William Borer, Esq., by Mark Antony Lower, published 1865 in The Worthies of Sussex (pp.71-73) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 3208][Lib 3233][Lib 3304] & The Keep [LIB/503515][LIB/504913]

Henfield, by Mark Antony Lower, M.A., published 1870 in A Compendious History of Sussex, Topographical, Archaeological & Anecdotal (vol. I, pp.230-233, Lewes: George P. Bacon) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8946][Lib 3314] & The Keep [LIB/500159]   View Online

Ordnance Survey Book of Reference to the plan of the Parish of Upper Beeding and the Parish of Henfield and the Parish of Steyning, published 1874 (article, London: H.M.S.O. & printed at George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode)   View Online

Henfield Folk 55 Years Ago, and Gleanings about Henfield by an Old Henfielder, by Allen Davey, published 1896 (published by the author) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

West Grinstead, Cowfold and Henfield, by E. V. Lucas with illustrations by Frederick L. Griggs, published 1904 in Highways and Byways in Sussex (Chapter XIV, London: Macmillan & Co.) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 41][Lib 12792][Lib 15825] & The Keep [LIB/500142]   View Online

Some Notes on Henfield Parish Church, published c.1918 (pamphlet, Henfield Parish Church) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15534]

Wantley Manor in the c14th , by M. S. Holgate, published May 1926 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. I no. 2, note, pp.47-48) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8950] & The Keep [LIB/500203] & S.A.S. library

The Hundred of Typenoak and its Tything , by W. D. Peckham, published November 1927 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. I no. 8, note, pp.249-250) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8950] & The Keep [LIB/500203] & S.A.S. library

Sussex Industries: The Violet Nurseries, Henfield, by C. A. Kelly, published 1929 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. III no. 1, article, pp.60-61) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2307] & The Keep [LIB/500139]

Henfield's Little Book, by S.C.M. Contributor(s), published 1929 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. III no. 6, article, pp.361-363) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2307] & The Keep [LIB/500139]

Historic Houses of Sussex - Ewhurst Manor, Henfield, by Viscountess Wolseley, published 1929 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. III no. 11, article, pp.747-752) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2307] & The Keep [LIB/500140]

Historic Houses of Sussex - Wantley Manor, Henfield, by Viscountess Wolseley, published 1930 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. IV no. 8, article, pp.631-635) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2308][Lib 2309] & The Keep [LIB/500173]

Backsettown, Henfield, Sussex, by Viscountess Wolseley, published 1931 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9590]

Historic Houses of Sussex - Backsettown, Henfield, by Viscountess Wolseley, published 1931 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. V no. 3, article, pp.159-164) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2310] & The Keep [LIB/500174]

Sussex and the U.S.A., 2nd series. 6 - Henry Bisshopp of Sussex and Virginia, by David McLean, published 1931 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. V no. 9, article, pp.588-594) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2310] & The Keep [LIB/500174]

Henfield Parish Church, by S C Blaikie, published 1936 accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8245]

Henfield in the News: Newspaper cuttings etc collected by Alice Standen, compiled by Lucie Bishop, published 1938 accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2789] & West Sussex Libraries

Sussex Church Plans XLV: St. Peter, Henfield, by W. H. G. [W. H. Godfrey], published August 1938 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. VII no. 3, article, pp.86-88) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 12536][Lib 8864][Lib 2206] & The Keep [LIB/500209] & S.A.S. library

Francis, Cardinal Bourne [Henfield Place], by Ernest Oldmeadow, published 1940 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9028]

The Endowment of Henfield Vicarage, by W. D. Peckham, published May 1942 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. IX no. 2, article, pp.37-40) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8227][Lib 2208] & The Keep [LIB/500211] & S.A.S. library

Notes for visitors to S. Peter's Church, Henfield, by H. de C., published 1945 (4 pp., Brighton: Pell)

Henfield in Battledress: pages from a scrapbook [World War Two], by Lucie Bishop, published 1947 accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4317]

The Story of Henfield, by H. H. de Candole, published 1947 (Hove: Combridges) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9684][Lib 8249][Lib 2798] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

This book leaves the reader with a firm impression of the author's zeal and the large amount of work which has gone to his judicious blending of facts culled from published records with original investigation on the spot and careful sifting of unpublished parish documents. Praise is due to the proof-readers for the absence of misprints. The book is very readable and can be recommended to all interested in the locality who want something deeper and more stimulating than a guide-book.
There is however a distinct drawback in the absence of any general map; for the two inserted (for other purposes) do not mark nearly all the places referred to in the text.
The author puts the division between East and West Sussex as early as the Conquest. It seems that the age and nature of this division is overrated. Sussex is a geographical county with a single Sheriff and the Commission of Assize and Quarter Sessions remains in law (though not in practice) one for the County (see the County of Sussex Act 1865), and the division is only for purposes of administration.
The author does not describe the former Mockbridge (though its tablet is preserved in the present structure); one could wish for more information as to the origin of Eatons Bridge, and except for a passing reference to a ford for cattle, there is no mention of the Old Ferry Ford just above Bineham Bridge or to the Ford for Waggons just south of the parish boundary (both of which are shewn in 1805). Leland (who died in 1552) did not write in Elizabeth's reign (or is the quotation wrongly ascribed to him ?); and surely Stretham Manor did not exist in B.C.53? The Turnpike Act of 1777 from Henfield to Brighton is not mentioned (though those of 1771 to the Maypole from the north and of 1777 to Hurst are) and the road from Ansty to Billingshurst was made in 1825 - long after the Peninsular War. The statement that the Reeve was elected from among the villeins "as the best husbandman" is startling, and the author's view (p. 57) that tithe is now paid into a central fund through which "and not in any form through the State" Incumbents receive their stipends, hardly accords with the Tithe Act 1936, by which the Redemption Stock issued in exchange for Tithe Rent Charge is " charged by way of guarantee on the Consolidated Fund."
These are however merely matters of comment on unimportant detail and in no way detract from the great pleasure of reading the book.

Stonework near Wood's Mill, Henfield, by H. De C. [Henry de Candole], published August 1948 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XII no. 3, note, p.62) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8230] & The Keep [LIB/500214] & S.A.S. library

Henfield Cricket and its Sussex cradle, by H. F. and A. P. Squire, published 1949 (Hove: Combridges) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2797] & West Sussex Libraries

This is an interesting book; the Authors trace first the evolution of Cricket from Man's primaeval instincts to throw a missile and to ward it off, and then the early history of cricket in Sussex and the particular history of cricket in Henfield since the first recorded match in 1764. There are many complete score-sheets and a full list of all matches ever played and useful lists of the Clubs played against and of the Henfield Players. The result is an admirable book obviously compiled after much labour and search and the Archaeologist will be especially interested in the wall-painting (reproduced) in Cocking Church depicting Shepherds holding the ancestor of the cricket bat.

Cowfold and Henfield Turnpike Roads, by R. Campbell Cooke, County Archivist, published November 1950 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XIII no. 4, note, p.87) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8231] & The Keep [LIB/500215] & S.A.S. library

Church Wardens of Henfield, Sussex, 1521-1960, by F. A. Howe, published c.1960 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4333][Lib 6371]

Henfield: the official guide, published 1965 (booklet, Henfield Parish Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5846]

Eatons: I. Historical, by M. Douglas and A. E. Wilson, published May 1966 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XVI no. 7, article, pp.225-229) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8234] & The Keep [LIB/500218] & S.A.S. library

Eatons: II. Architectural Description, by R. T. Mason, published May 1966 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XVI no. 7, article, pp.229-230) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8234] & The Keep [LIB/500218] & S.A.S. library

Henfield: the official guide, published 1967 (booklet, Henfield Parish Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5847]

Inventory of Eatons, 1687, by M. Douglas, published May 1967 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XVI no. 9, article, pp.289-293) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8234] & The Keep [LIB/500218] & S.A.S. library

Henfield: the official guide, published 1969 (booklet, Henfield Parish Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5848]

The History of Woods Mill, by Henfrey Smail, published 1970 (pamphlet, 22 pp., The Sussex Naturalists Trust) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 10793] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

Henfield: the official guide, published 1971 (booklet, Henfield Parish Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5850]

Excavations 1970: Stretham Moated Site, by A. Barr-Hamilton, published March 1971 in Sussex Archæological Society Newsletter (no. 2, article, p.4) accessible at: S.A.S. library   Download PDF

Henfield: the official guide, published 1972 (booklet, Henfield Parish Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4260]

Excavations 1971: Stretham moated site, by A. Barr-Hamilton, published March 1972 in Sussex Archæological Society Newsletter (no. 5, article, p.3) accessible at: S.A.S. library   Download PDF

Palaeolithic flints from Henfield, by Derek A. Roe, published 1973 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 111, shorter notice, pp.108-109) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2196] & The Keep [LIB/500318] & S.A.S. library

Excavations 1972: Stretham Moated Site, by Alec Barr-Hamilton, published May 1973 in Sussex Archæological Society Newsletter (no. 10, article, p.39) accessible at: S.A.S. library   Download PDF

St Peter's Church, Henfield, Sussex, published 1974 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 5696]

William Borrer of Henfield, Botanist and Horticultualist 1781-1862, by Henfrey Smail, published 1974 accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Article in Watsonia

Excavations 1973: Stretham Moated Site, Henfield, by A. Barr-Hamilton, published June 1974 in Sussex Archæological Society Newsletter (no. 13, article, pp.53-54) accessible at: S.A.S. library   Download PDF

Henfield Village Plan, 1975-1980, published 1975 (booklet, Horsham District Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8589]

The Parish of Henfield, published 1975 (pamphlet, Horsham District Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 10316]

A Levalloisian flake from Catsfold Farm, Henfield, by Derek A. Roe, published 1975 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 113, shorter notice, pp.182-184) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6177] & The Keep [LIB/500316] & S.A.S. library

Excavations 1974: Stretham Moated Site, Small Dole, Henfield, by A. Barr-Hamilton, published March 1975 in Sussex Archæological Society Newsletter (no. 15, article, p.63) accessible at: S.A.S. library   Download PDF

Excavations 1975: Stretham Moated Site, by A. Barr-Hamilton, published October 1975 in Sussex Archæological Society Newsletter (no. 17, article, p.74) accessible at: S.A.S. library   Download PDF

Excavations 1976: Stretham Moated Site, Henfield, by Alec Barr-Hamilton, published December 1976 in Sussex Archæological Society Newsletter (no. 20, article, p.96, ISSN: 0307-2568) accessible at: S.A.S. library   Download PDF

Excavations 1977: Stretham Moated Site, Henfield, by Alec Barr-Hamilton, published December 1977 in Sussex Archæological Society Newsletter (no. 23, article, p.123, ISSN: 0307-2568) accessible at: S.A.S. library   Download PDF

Henfield: the official guide, published 1978 (booklet, Henfield Parish Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 11671]

Henfield: the official guide, published 1980 (booklet, Henfield Parish Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 7834]

Henfield Remembered, by Lucie Bishop, published 1980 (booklet, 32 pp. & 60 plates, published by the author) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 7765] & West Sussex Libraries

Excavation Report 1980: Streatham Moated Site, by A. Barr-Hamilton, published December 1980 in Sussex Archæological Society Newsletter (no. 32, article, p.216, ISSN: 0307-2568) accessible at: S.A.S. library   Download PDF

Henfield: the official guide, published 1981 (booklet, Henfield Parish Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 11670]

Henfield in battledress: Pages from a scrap book, by Lucie Bishop, published 1 January 1981 (pamphlet, 118 pp., published by the author, ISBN-10: 0950784109 & ISBN-13: 9780950784106) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 7977] & West Sussex Libraries

Henfield Folk in 1840, published June 1984 in Sussex Genealogist and Family Historian (vol. 6 no. 1, article, pp.37-38) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [MP 6277] & The Keep [LIB/501192] & CD SXGS from S.F.H.G.

Reproduction of the first section of Allen Davey's book Henfield Folk 55 Years Ago, and Gleanings about Henfield by an Old Henfielder published in 1896

Henfield Parish Council official guide, published 1986 (28 pp., Wallington, Surrey) accessible at: British Library

Parish of Henfield, by A. P. Baggs, C. R. J. Currie, C. R. Elrington, S. M. Keeling, A. M. Rowland and edited by T. P. Huson, published 1 January 1987 in A History of the County of Sussex (vol. 6, part 3: North-eastern part of the Rape of Bramber including Crawley New Town, pp.132-158, London: Victoria County History, ISBN-10: 0197227686 & ISBN-13: 9780197227688) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9945][Lib 9946] & The Keep [LIB/500077] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries   View Online

Octavia Wilberforce: The Autobiography of a Pioneer Woman Doctor, edited by Pat Jalland, published 11 May 1989 (192 pp., Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated, ISBN-10: 030432230X & ISBN-13: 9780304322305) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 11746]

William Cooper - Millwright and Engineer (1825-76), by D. H. Cox, published 1990 in Sussex Industrial History (issue no. 20, article, pp.2-15, ISSN: 0263-5151) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/506526]   Download PDF

Windmills and watermills have been places of interest and admiration by many for a very long time. It is perhaps thanks to the landscape painter in particular that we have a record of many mills now destroyed or altered beyond recognition. However, not too much thought has been given to the men who created and improved the mills and the machinery that they contain. The name 'millwright' is well known but few details exist of their work. We can see the results of their labours but who did what and at which mill?
William Cooper was one of those millwrights. He came to Henfield in Sussex in 1854 with his wife and three children to work with James Neal in his millwright's business. .After a short partnership with Neal, W. Cooper carried on the business on his own until his death in 1876. His wife then continued the business until about 1876, with the High Street premises being sold in 1905. The site remained in much the same condition for a further 60 years or so being used in part for storage purposes. The buildings were eventually demolished in 1967 and nothing remains apart from the name which is preserved In the road leading to the Village Hall now called 'Coopers Way'.

Religious Survey 1851 - Steyning district, edited by John A. Vickers, published August 1990 in The Religious Census of Sussex 1851 (Sussex Record Society, vol. 75, pp.107-117, 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

Steyning district incl. Shoreham, Hove, Preston, Patcham, West Blatchington, Hangleton, Portslade, Southwick, Kingston-by-Sea, Sompting, Coombs, Buttolphs, Upper Beeding, Edburton, Poynings, Woodmancote, Henfield, Ashurst & Shermanbury

Bottings Farm formerly Mockbridge, by Annabelle F. Hughes, published April 1993 in West Sussex History, the Journal of West Sussex Archives Society (no. 51, article, p.18) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16404/51] & The Keep [LIB/500483]

Henfield Directory, 1994-1995, by Village Directories, published 1994 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 12216]

35 Names on 35 Folios, by Karen Tayler née Pattenden, published March 1995 in Sussex Family Historian (vol. 11 no. 5, article, p.190) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 14878] & The Keep [LIB/501263] & CD SFH40 from S.F.H.G.

The will of Ellen Pattenden (1822-1904) of Henfield

The Henfield District Summer Diary, published 1996 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 17702]

Henfield - 18c. Schools, edited by John Caffyn, published 1998 in Sussex Schools in the 18th Century (Sussex Record Society, vol. 81, pp.131-134, 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

Henfield: A Sussex Village, by Marjorie Carreck and Alan Barwick, published 2002 (160 pp., Chichester: Phillimore & Co. Ltd., ISBN-10: 1860772102 & ISBN-13: 9781860772108) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 14980] & West Sussex Libraries

Parsonage Farm, Henfield, Phase 2 (NGR: TQ21201680) - evaluation report, by Sarah Coles, published February 2002 (Reading: Thames Valley Archaeological Services)   View Online

Henfield, West Sussex: some history and an inventory of most of its historic buildings, by Annabelle F. Hughes, published 2004 (pamphlet, Wealden Buildings Study Group) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15456] & West Sussex Libraries

The restoration of Woods Mill Lake, by E. Hayes, published March 2004 in Water and Environment Journal (vol. 18, issue 1, article, pp.17-19)   View Online

Woods Mill Lake is the centrepiece of a nature reserve at Henfield in Sussex, UK. During the last forty years, the lake has undergone a succession of changes, and this has resulted in loss of depth and encroachment of the reed-bed. In the summer months the large carp population was suffering stress due to shallow water. The problem of silt excavation required extensive discussion with statutory agencies: in addition, the work had to be scheduled around nesting birds, breeding newts and school visits. This paper (a) discusses the complexity of the work which was undertaken, and (b) provides an analysis of the fish population which was removed from the lake.

Henfield, Historic Character Assessment Report, compiled by Roland B. Harris, published August 2004 (Sussex Extensive Urban Survey (EUS), 39 pp. + appendices, E.S.C.C., W.S.C.C. & Brighton and Hove City, funded by English Heritage) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries   Download PDF

The Cowfold and Henfield Turnpike Trust, 1771-1877. Part 1 - The Old Road, by John D. R. Townsend, published 2007 in Sussex Industrial History (issue no. 37, article, pp.29-39, ISSN: 0263-5151) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/506535]   Download PDF

An advertisement in the Sussex Weekly Advertiser of 18 June 1770 announced a meeting on the 26 June at the George in Henfield to consider the establishment of a turnpike road "from the South Downs, through the town of Henfield, over Mockbridge, into the Turnpike-road now leading to Horsham". The road envisaged using existing highways in the main and it was proposed to commence the turnpike at the foot of Seeding Hill where a junction would be made with the Beeding and Horsham Turnpike of 1764. From this point the road would run north to Henfield and Corner House in the parish of Shermanbury, where a short branch to the west would extend to Partridge Green and a further connection would be made with the Seeding to Horsham Trust road. The proposed turnpike would then proceed north again to Cowfold and then northeast across St Leonard's Forest to connect with the newly established (1770) turnpike to Brighton via Cuckfield at Handcross. The next meeting at the King's Arms, Cowfold, on 22 August considered the report of the surveyor and it was now time to prepare the petition to Parliament and the details of the expected bill. It was not until the 13 December 1770 at a meeting at Cowfold that the matter was finally decided.

Henfield: Through the Lens of Marjorie Baker, edited by Alan Barwick, published 31 October 2007 (160 pp., Chichester: Phillimore & Co. Ltd., ISBN-10: 1860774709 & ISBN-13: 9781860774706) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries

In 2006 Henfield Parish Council agreed to a bequest from the family of the late Marjorie Baker, the village photographer, to accept an archive of approximately 30,000 negatives covering her life's work between the 1930s and 1990s. This book shows the range of work that a village photographer would be expected to undertake and is a fitting memorial to Marjorie Baker and her achievements in the world of photography. The book is unique in that more than sixty people have been involved in providing captions to the photographs. There is a mixture of anecdotes and historical information and some of Marjorie Baker's memories have also been incorporated into the captions. The book is divided into seven sections: leisure activities, views outside Henfield, people at work, views of Henfield, Henfield events, local people, and children and family groups. Many of the photographic views of Henfield and the surrounding villages will bring back nostalgic memories. The portraits of people and family groups include village characters and prominent people in the community who will be remembered by those who have lived in the area. The events are varied and include coronation and jubilee carnival processions, fêtes, fairs, and festive occasions.

The Cowfold and Henfield Turnpike Trust, 1771-1877. Part 1 - The Branch Road and Later, by John D. R. Townsend, published 2008 in Sussex Industrial History (issue no. 38, article, pp.30-37, ISSN: 0263-5151) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/506536]   Download PDF

When established, the Trust controlled the road from Henfield through Cowfold terminating at Handcross where it made a junction with the Brighton and Cuckfield and West Grinstead Trust which connected north of Crawley with the Reigate Trust and access to London. A short branch from Corner House, Shermanbury, to Partridge Green gave access to the Horsham and Steyning Trust. However, in 1792, the Cowfold and Henfield Trust received powers to extend their road northwards to gain direct access to Horsham. This extension of just over four miles was, from the renewal Act of 1830, administered separately from the main line of the Trust. It was referred to as the 'Branch Road', the original line being distinguished as the 'Old Road'. The Act of 1830 also authorised the construction of a short connecting road from Lower Beeding westwards to meet the Branch Road. Separate minute books and financial accounts were maintained by the Branch and the Old lines.

A medieval moated site at Stretham, near Henfield, West Sussex, edited by John Funnell, published 2009 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 147, article, pp.77-95; and supplement pp.13-26) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 17254] & The Keep [LIB/500365] & S.A.S. library   View Online

A substantial moated site was excavated by A. Barr Hamilton between the late 1950s and early 1980s. The remains uncovered within the moat indicated a multi-phased arrangement of buildings and other features including a substantial wooden revetment in the southern moat. The purpose of the various buildings is uncertain, but it is possible that they may have been used by the bishops of Chichester, who were also the Lords of the Manor, when visiting Stretham. The site was probably in use from the thirteenth century to the early/mid fifteenth century, when it appears to have been abandoned possibly as a result of flooding. Although the excavations were not to what may be considered modern standards the site is of sufficient importance to merit publication even in basic form.

Turnpikes to Steyning, Henfield and Shoreham, by Brian Austen, published 2010 in Sussex Industrial History (issue no. 40, article, pp.24-39, ISSN: 0263-5151) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/506537]   Download PDF

The connection of Horsham to London by turnpike in 1755 made the produce of the area accessible to the growing market of an expanding capital city, increasing not only the prosperity of the farming community but also of the landowners and the region at large.

Henfield: A Sussex Village, by Marjorie Carreck and Alan Barwick, published 1 May 2011 (160 pp., Chichester: Phillimore & Co. Ltd., ISBN-10: 1860776876 & ISBN-13: 9781860776878)

Haunted Henfield : A Collection of Ghostly Stories from Henfield and District, by Graham DuHeaume, published 2012 (116 pp., published by the author) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

The elegiac beauty of winter: Sussex Prairies, Henfield, West Sussex, by Mark Griffiths, published 5 December 2012 in Country Life (vol. 206 no. 49, article, pp.36-40)

Recollections of Shermanbury and More, by Elizabeth Chase, published 4 January 2015 (69 pp., Henfield Museum) accessible at: Henfield Museum & West Sussex Libraries

The childhood memories of Elizabeth Chase of Shermanbury and Henfield in the 1930s and 1940s
Elizabeth was brought up in Shermanbury by her grandparents. Her father was E.G.Chase who had a building business based in Station Road Henfield after the war. The book has chapters covering childhood in Shermanbury, history of the cemetery and chapel, the seasons, shops and shopping, everyday life, family businesses, travel and transport, the war years, local characters, snippets of history etc. Mentions are made of St.Giles Church, Ewhurst Manor, Shermanbury Grange, Shermanbury Place. There was only a post office at Shermanbury, so most of the shopping was carried out in Henfield. The memories include shop names which old Henfield residents will be familiar with.

Henfield's Wonderful Railway: The Brighton to Horsham Line 1861-1966, by Eddie J. Colgate, published 1 June 2015 (128 pp., George Mann Publications, ISBN-10: 1907640142 & ISBN-13: 9781907640148) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

The story of a Sussex Branch Railway, steam hauled from 1861 until 1964: the people building it; the celebratory opening; the effect on village life; incidents and accidents; its development and demise.

Henfield Railway, by Eddie Colgate, published 2 March 2016 (DVD, Henfield Museum) accessible at: Henfield Museum

The DVD is based on Eddie's recently published book on the Horsham to Shoreham branch line, but contains some new photographs to illustrate the history of the line from its opening in 1861 to its closure under the Beeching Plan in 1966. The narration by Eddie is very informative, and light hearted in places, making it very entertaining and a must addition to your local history collection.

Here and There in Henfield, Rambles with a camera in and around a West Sussex village, by Mike Ainscough, published 2017 (published by the author) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

Church and Village, Henfield, Sussex, published (no date) (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 7471]

Henfield Cricket Supporters Club Rules, published (no date) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6719]

St Peter's Church, Henfield, Sussex, published (no date) (pamphlet, Henfield Church) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 7816][Lib 8963]

Henfield Parish Register, published (no date) by the Sussex Family History Group and Parish Register Transcription Society (Ref: SXW138, CD-ROM)

Baptisms 1596-1897, Banns 1653-1656, 1687-1698, 1756-1812, 1823-1901, Marriages 1595-1894 & Burials 1595-1900. Indexed Transcription. Includes 26 photographs. Vol.138.

Mid-Sussex - Monumental Inscriptions, published (no date) by Sussex Family History Group (Ref: C006, CD-ROM)

Albourne, Ashington, Bolney, Colgate, Coolhurst, Cowfold, Henfield, Hurstpierpoint, Horsham, Ifield, Lower Beeding, Roffey, Shermanbury Shipley, Southwater, Twineham, Warminghurst, Warnham, West Grinstead and Woodmancote