Shrub Hill, Surrey Yeoman, Dorking, and Elizabeth Wathen white plaque

This white commemorative plaque records: SHRUB HILL AND THE SURREY YEOMAN This area north of the High Street was developed in the late 19th century on grounds belonging to Shrub Hill,a mansion on the opposite side of the road. It had belonged to Lady Elizabeth Wathen, daughter of the Earl of Rothes, Colonel of the Surrey Yeomanry. In his honour the public house adjoining the estate adopted the name of the Surrey Yeoman. Recorded plaque organisation: Dorking Heritage.

Lady Elizabeth Wathen was the daughter of the Earl of Rothes and owned Shrub Hill mansion; the nearby public house was named the Surrey Yeoman in honor of her father, who was Colonel of the Surrey Yeomanry.