Cobham College

This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London

  • Reference
    • GB 96 MS 496
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1598
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume

Scope and Content

The original ordinances of the New College of Cobham, made on 17 November 1598.

Administrative / Biographical History

The building of Cobham College was completed in 1598 on the site of a chantry of five chaplains in the church of Cobham, founded by John de Cobham, 1362. The college survives today in the form of almshouses.

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Corporate Names

Cobham College