[2] Though not as large as some parishes in the area, it had its own priest, which implies an established community which had its own church.

Ightfield had a local public house for travellers to break up their long journeys by horse and cart.

The church of St John the Baptist, though partly rebuilt in the 19th century, has 15th-century origins.

From Autumn 2023 they will be served by the Reverend Martin Heath, who will reside in the benefice Rectory.

The veterinarian, Tom Leonard, who appeared on Vets in Practice, was raised 4 miles (6.4 km) outside the village.