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Chobham, par. and vil., W. Surrey, 4 miles NW. of Woking ry. sta., 9579 ac., pop. 2499; P.O., T.O.; the seat of Chobham Place is 2 miles NW. of vil.; 4 miles W. are Chobham Ridges, a range of hills commanding extensive prospects; the success of a military camp formed here in 1853 led to the formation of a permanent camp at Aldershot.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "parish" (ADL Feature Type: "countries, 4th order divisions") |
| Administrative units: | Chobham Parish Surrey Ancient County |
| Place: | Chobham |
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