The Sign
The sign was erected in 2006 and made by Robert Lewis of Lewis Wood Carving. The main theme of the sign is related to Thomas Kitson (1485-1540) who can be seen standing at the front. He was a wealthy English merchant, Sheriff of London and builder of Hengrave Hall, which can be seen in the background. He was buried in Hengrave church of St John Lateran. The obelisk in the middle stands at the halls entrance. The galleon in the top right represents the trading he did as a member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers. His family arms can be seen below the village name, flanked with Tudor roses. A timber framed building with tall chimneys is also present in the bottom left which is the gatehouse to the hall and can be seen close by.

The Name and Population
The population was 173 at the 2011 census. It was known as Hemegretham in 1086 and Hemegrede in 1095. The name means "The grassy meadow of a man called Hemma", from Old English.

Other Points of Interest
The parish is actually know as Hengrave cum Flempton, established in 1589 (as recorded on the back of the sign).

The current owner of the hall is David Harris who has submitted plans to convert the existing building into private housing. It is currently used for wedding receptions and other functions.