The Sign
The sign was made by Ironoak Forge in Buxhall. At the top of the sign is the Vinegar Bible which is owned by the local church of St Mary, just below it. This was a version published in 1717, printed by John Baskett in which the heading to Luke Chapter 20 is shown as the ‘parable of the vinegar’ instead of ‘vineyard’. To the left of the church is a sheaf of corn or heat representing local agriculture and a tree on the right representing the local ancient woodland at Ram's Wood and countryside. The River Brett is shown flowing through the middle.

The Name and Population
The population was 353 at the 2011 census. It was called Bretenhama / Bretham / Brettham in the Domesday Book. The name means "Bretta's homestead/village' or Bretta's hemmed-in land", from Old English.

Other Points of Interest
Almost the entire built-up area is defined as a conservation area.

Notable internal features of the church include the 14th century octagonal font, the late 17th century Communion rails and the fragments of medieval glass incorporated in a north chancel window.