 Wingfield is recorded in the "Domesday Book" of 1086-7 as "Winefel", when it was held by the Bishop of Coutances.Edward William Grinfield (1785-1864, biblical scholar) and Thomas De Quincey (1785-1859, writer) were educated at a private school at Wingfield.The 15th-century Church of England parish church of St Mary is Grade II* listed.