While a nearby hamlet named Vigo was recorded on an 18th-century map, the present village was built in the mid-20th century, on a site that was previously a disused World War II army camp.

[3] The village is situated in the middle of chestnut woodland at the top of the North Downs, east of the road between Gravesend and Wrotham.

Trosley Country Park lies immediately south of the village and forms part of the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

An apocryphal story suggests that the inn was renamed by a man who bought it with the proceeds of war prizes gained during the battle.

The parts of the estate were linked by a small bridge bearing the family crest over Trottiscliffe Road, which is still in evidence today.

In 1936 Mr Shahmoon had Trosley Towers demolished and built Hamilton Lodge and adjoining stables.

One story suggests that the Lodge and stables were built to accommodate the Shah of Persia and his racehorses on his visits to England.

With the outbreak of war and the subsequent increase in size of the army, there was a need for large numbers of suitable candidates to train as officers.

With a few exceptions, all officer cadets were required to attend the newly formed pre-OCTU Wrotham Camp, which was situated on what is now the site of Vigo Village.

Permanent staff and instructors who lived in the area were allowed to return home at evenings and weekends whilst the remainder were either accommodated on the site or billeted in Meopham or Wrotham.

Field craft areas close to the camp were in 'Happy Valley' and night exercises took place in and around Luddesdown, Pilgrims Way, Addington and Ryarsh with a rifle range in the chalk pit, an assault course at the bottom of the escarpment and mortar and grenade ranges to the south of the Pilgrims Way.

Only one building remains, with its large, rusting double doors, it is situated behind Vigo School and was one of the motor transport garages.