A water mill existed here in the 13th century and survived till about 1935. Some dilapidated outbuildings and the old dry mill race remain.Grace Dieu Priory was built at about the same time.
A walk along Brook Lane, The Green, Main Street and Lily Bank reveals some pleasing domestic architecture, ranging from the 17th century to present day. One of the oldest properties - The Gables on Main Street is thought to date from the mid-17th century and an extension to the west bears the date, 1682, carved into a stone recess. The Gables is one of several buildings with Grade II listed status. Others are The Old Manor House on Brook Lane (formerly thatched, C17th); Forest View House (adjoining the Rose and Crown public house on The Green, with blind central windows, possibly bricked up to avoid window tax three-storeyed, C18th); Saint Andrew's Church, Main Street (by St Aubyn, 1862; Lily Bank Farmhouse (C17th/18th) and Lily Bank Dovecote to the rear (C18th). Some of these, and other houses and buildings of interest in the village, have recently been provided with blue plaques.
The Right Honourable Charles Booth of Grace Dieu Manor was the owner of a shipping line and his social work and writings were famous throughout the country. It was due to his beneficence that the Thringstone House Club (now the community centre) was built and endowed, and he was a generous benefactor to many local causes in which he frequently took an active part. He died in 1916 and is buried in Thringstone Churchyard. Mrs Booth founded the Womens Institute.
Attractions nearby: Grace Dieu Priory The Priory came into being around 1235-1241 as a house for Augustinian canonesses, and was dedicated to God, the Holy Trinity and St Mary and was founded by Rohese (Rose) de Verdon. Visitors to the Priory can park on the Bull's Head car park with kind permission of the management.