Moggerhanger has been traced back to 1216. The dictionary of English Place Names states the spelling of Moggerhanger originally as Mogarhangre with Hangre being Old English for wooded slope. There is no indication what Mogar is; perhaps a person? The civil parish name is Moggerhanger which includes the hamlet of Chalton which is mentioned in the Domes-day Book where it is listed amongst the lands held by Adeliza, wife of Hugh de Grand-mesnil, on behalf of the King. The community was based on farming private land, the lands belonging to the estate administered from Moggerhanger House, with the extensive grounds designed by Humphry Repton. In 1777 the Estate was owned by Godfrey Thornton who was, at that time, the Deputy Director of the Bank of England. In 1792 Godfrey employed the well-known Architect, Sir John Soane to modify the house and make it more comfortable. This house is now known as Moggerhanger Park, a Grade I listed building, which has been completely renovated by a group of Trustees from private funds.
The village now has approximately 300 homes with 650 residents. As well as a few local businesses including a garage and Public House, there is an Abbey and the St Johns Hospice which is run by the Sue Ryder Organisation giving palliative care. Moggerhanger has an active Parish Council with a 5 member Committee (we currently have 2 vacancies for members) who usually meet on the fourth Wednesday of every other month. Members of the public, especially residents, are welcome to attend meetings.