Margaret E Macculloch & David J Hall Family History Research - Chobham, Surrey England

Chobham, Surrey, England

This charismatic village centres round the church of St Lawrence, built around 1170, and is fascinating to explore. The village hosts many historic buildings and if after driving there one could find yourself in a quite moment without traffic, it is still possible to appreciate the historic setting you find yourself in.

Chobham, Surrey, England

Chobham is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Surrey Heath in Surrey, England. The village has a small high street area, specialising in traditional trades and motor trades.
St Lawrence church, The ancient Church in Chobham dates from 1080 and is dedicated to St Lawrence who was martyred for his faith in Rome in 257. Here for more that 900 years Christians have worshipped. St Lawrence's stands in the village centre. Around it is the old churchyard. Until 1215 the dead were taken for burial to Chertsey. Petition was then made to Pope Honorious for permission to bury the dead in a graveyard surrounding the church. This was granted subject to our giving Chertsey Abbey 10 lbs of beedwax a year, and so the Bee Farm was established on Chobham Common.