Polesworth Abbey has parish records going back to 1631. These records include Registers of baptism, marriages and burials in the parish. They are complete and make fascinating reading especially for those who are researching their family tree. It is possible to make archive searches for visitors who are welcome to contact Polesworth Abbey with their details. Registers can be seen at Polesworth Abbey, but please make arrangements before arriving since the records are not instantly available. Please be in touch with the Parish Office and make arrangements for your visit. You will be made most welcome. Not all the Polesworth Parish Records are kept in Polesworth. The older records are kept in the Parish Archive at the County Record Office. The following records are available at the Record Office; please check if the registers you are seeking information from are to be found at Polesworth or at the Warwick:

The following is a list of the Polesworth Parish Records held at The County Record Office, Priory Park, Cape Road, Warwick CV34 4JS (01926 738959):

Register of baptisms and burials.1631 - 1759 marriages 1631 - 1754

Register of baptisms and burials. 1759 - 1789

Register of baptisms and burials. 1789 - 1812

Register of baptisms. 1813 - 1841

Register of baptisms. 1841 - 1895

Register of marriages. 1754 - 1779

Register of marriages. 1779 - 1789

Register of marriages. 1789 - 1812

Register of marriages. 1813 - 1837

Register of marriages. 1837 - 1876

Register of burials. 1813 - 1863

Register of burials. 1863 - 1947

Other records of Baptisms, marriages, and burials are kept at Polesworth Abbey. Please be in touch if you have an enquiry or wish to consult the Registers. It is often interesting to exchange information about family history, and there are often questions about the Churchyard and memorials to relatives. Unfortunately there are no records about the site of particular graves until quite recently. The location of burials in the Churchyard prior to 1964 are often difficult to locate.

There is a list of the older tombstones and their inscriptions which can be made available for visitors to browse through. This is a type written document, the result of a survey by the Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry. Those who are interested are welcome to search among the memorials in the Churchyard or to see the list of Inscriptions.

Please be in touch with the Parish Office.