Rotherfield Greys takes its name from the de Grey Family and 'rother' meaning 'cattle'. Its several interesting buildings include Greys Court, the church and the old rectory. The church was largely rebuilt in 1865 but in the chancel is a superb brass of 1387 to Sir Robert de Grey. There is a magnificent canopied tomb from 1605 dedicated to the Knollys' Family of Greys Court. Greys Court is a Jacobean house built within the remains of a fortified manor house of the 14th century. It contains fine plasterwork and furniture and in its grounds is an Elizabethan Well House once worked by a donkey treading a large wheel. The archbishop's maze was dedicated by Dr Runcie. It is a National Trust property, open to the public from April to September. The Picturesque Greys Green and smaller Shepherds Green are surrounded by interesting houses, and the area is a favourite for walks in the Beech Woods which are abound in bluebells in the Spring. Recently the village cricket ground has been used in the television production of 'Midsomer Murders'.
