Ranmore Common
Early-attested site in the Parish of Great Bookham
Historical Forms
- Ranmer 1749 B 1765 R
Etymology
Ranmore Common is Ranmer 1749 B, 1765 R, Ranmore Common 1798 Wootton ParReg. As it lies on the parish boundary, it is possible that the first element is OE rān , 'boundary strip.' For this element v. Rhon Hill (PN Bk 55) and cf. Randleys supra 82. The second element is (ge)mære.