GRISTON, 2 miles SE of Watton, has in its parish 227 souls and 1360A of land, mostly the property of Mrs Barker, lady of the manor of Griston Hall; besides which here is a small rectorial manor, of which the Bishop of Ely is lord, being impropriator of the great tithes, and patron of the vicarage, valued in the King’s Book at £7 8s 9d, and in 1831 at £202, and now enjoyed by the Rev Wm Hepworth, BA. The vicarial tithes were commuted in 1839 for £170 per annum, and the vicar has also £12 yearly from the tithes of Watton and Thompson. Geo Franklin, Esq, is lessee of the rectory. The Church (St Peter and St Paul) is a large structure, with a lofty tower, rebuilt in 1477. The north window has a curious painting representing a priest preaching to a large congregation. The pulpit and a few of the pews are richly carved, and in the chancel is an antique stall.
William White, History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Norfolk 1845
Griston baptisms PD 159-1 1652-1682
Griston baptisms PD 159-2 1695-1740
Griston baptisms PD 159-3 1741-1812
Griston marriages PD 159-1 1654-1682
Griston marriages PD 159-2 1695-1740
Griston marriages PD 159-3 1741-1754 and PD 159-5 1754-1812
Griston burials PD 159-1 1652-1682
Griston burials PD 159-2 1695-1740
Griston burials PD 159-3 1741-1812
Further registers for Griston are included in the FreeReg database.
- Griston is part of the Wayland Hundred
- History of Griston
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