Ramsnest Common

infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 51.093035
longitude= -0.651953
official_name= Ramsnest Common
map_type= Surrey
population = <300
shire_district= Waverley
shire_county = Surrey
region= South East England
constituency_westminster= South West Surrey
post_town= Godalming|postcode_district = GU8
postcode_area= GU |dial_code= 01428
os_grid_reference= SU945335

Ramsnest Common is a small village in the heart of The Weald in the Waverley district of Surrey, England. It lies on the A283 two miles south of Chiddingfold between Milford and Petworth.

History

The name Ramsnest refers to the curly horns that are found on a male sheep, a ram. Ramsnest Common is officially part of the village of Chiddingfold which is well known for its village green, pubs, school and church.

Today

Ramsnest Common comprises a small number of cottages and houses, some larger country homes, a petrol station called The Broken Spur (with a small store for general provisions), a mechanics workshop, some farms and a pub called The Mulberry Inn (previously The Ramsnest Inn) owned by celebrity restaurateur Chris Evans (presenter).

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External links

* [http://chiddingfold.org/ Chiddingfold Village official website]
* [http://www.chiddingfold.org/parishplan.doc Chiddingfold parish plan]
* [http://chiddingfoldscoutgroup.org/ Chiddingfold Scouts]