13 Facts About Cobham Surrey

Cobham Surrey appears in Domesday Book of 1086 as Covenham and in 13th century copies of earlier charters as Coveham.

Cobham Surrey is an ancient settlement whose origins can be traced back on the ground through Roman times to the Iron Age.

Cobham Surrey appears in Domesday Book as Covenham and was held by Chertsey Abbey.

Vickers had numerous other wartime dispersed depots locally and those within the boundaries or whose nearest village was Cobham Surrey included Corbie Wood and Riseholme, Conway Cottage and Norwood Farm.

At the heart of Cobham Surrey is the Church Cobham Surrey Conservation Area, which was designated in 1973 and includes fourteen statutory listed buildings.

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Across the river from the church into Downside village, the estate of Cobham Surrey Park was the home of John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier, who was made Commander-in-Chief of the army in 1757.

In 1806 Cobham Surrey Park was bought by Harvey Christian Combe a brewer and Lord Mayor of London.

Two other large houses on the outskirts of Cobham Surrey have been taken over by schools: Heywood is the American Community School, and Burwood House is Notre Dame School.

St Andrew's Primary School is located in the village as is Cobham Surrey Free School which is an all-through school.

In local government Cobham is part of Elmbridge Borough Council and Surrey County Council.

Cobham Surrey has many old buildings, conservation areas and housing development pressures.

Since the 2013 Surrey County election, the local Member for Cobham is Conservative, Mrs Mary Lewis who serves as Cabinet member for Children, Young People and Families.

Closest public desk and offices of Cobham Surrey Police is at the Civic Offices, Elmbridge Borough Council, in Esher.