Chalfont St Peter and Chalfont St Giles take the last part of their names from the dedication of their parish churches. The first part of the name derives from Ceadeles funtan which means ‘Caedel's spring’ as recorded in 949 CE. In the Domesday Book the name was recorded as Celfunte.

There is evidence of a very long occupation of the surrounding area as Palaeolithic flint stone implements have been found along the valley of the River Misbourne. There have also been finds of second and third century Roman coins. The first recorded evidence dates from the seventh century when a mission led by St Birinus, converted a local Saxon landowner to Christianity and thus the whole community.

The Ivy House

The Ivy House is said to be haunted by the ghost of a stable lad who is reported to have tripped during the undertaking of his duties and to have been trampled to death by the horses. His ghost has been seen in parts of the upper floor of the building which was used as servant’s quarters. The ghost has been described as having short dark hair and wearing tatty clothes.

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