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Cobham residents – we need you

Posted on 1st February 2017 by Ruiha Smalley

*Note there is no parking at the College, but plenty of parking in the village, behind the school.

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Video: Saving Cobham Dairy

Posted on 11th October 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

The Landmark Trust are embarking on a mission to rescue Grade II* listed Cobham Dairy before it decays beyond repair. Designed in 1794 by James Wyatt, the Gothic-revival eye-catcher sits in the grounds of Cobham Hall in Kent. Click here … Continue reading →

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Cobham Landscape Detectives research note 4: the Manor of Cobham Hall

Posted on 10th October 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

Introduction This Research Note is a sketch of the early history of the Cobham Hall manor and its lords. It draws upon a variety of primary and secondary sources as well as Alan Ward’s 2008 excavation report. A more detailed … Continue reading →

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Cobham Landscape Detectives research note 3: the Saxon boundaries of Meopham

Posted on 9th August 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

The Saxon boundaries of Meopham in King Athelstan’s grant of AD939 Athelstan’s charter, as we understand it, abuts parts of the southern boundaries of Nurstead and Cobham parishes (and of the study area) and it provides some idea of the … Continue reading →

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Cobham Landscape Detectives research note 2: schedule to Norton’s map of 1641

Posted on 5th August 2016 by Ruiha Smalley

Medway Archives: ref  U565 P1 *Checked against the original but some entries are illegible.   ………………………………………………..Acrs  rods perches 1          F– Stone Lane                                 000  00  11¾ 2          Baynards Lodge                               001  00  05 3          Park? Standing                                002  00  08 4          … Continue reading →

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