Dorking in Surrey, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Upper Chequers Inn

— Dorking Heritage Trail —

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 14, 2026

1. The Upper Chequers Inn Marker

Inscription. An inn called the Upper Chequers occupied this site in the 16th and 17th centuries. It became a grocer's shop in the late 19th century with bow windows thrown out to the street. In 1968 it was rebuilt by Robert Dyas but the former facade was retained. Wall paintings dating from James I, found during the rebuilding, are on display inside.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.

Location. 51° 13.893′ N, 0° 19.956′ W. Marker is in Dorking, England, in Surrey. It is at the intersection of High Street and South Street, on the left when traveling west on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32-38 High Street, Dorking, England RH4, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

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least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dorking in the Year 2000 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Martin's Church (about 120 meters away); Dorking War Memorial (about 150 meters away); The White Horse and Cattle Market (about 180 meters away); Willow Walk, Meadowbank (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Thomas Cubitt (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Welcome to Betchworth (approx. 4.9 kilometers away); The Mansion (approx. 6.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dorking.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 14, 2026

2. The Upper Chequers Inn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.