Raans Farmhouse
Introduction
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Raans Farmhouse
Image: © Sean Davis Taken: 22 May 2009
Ranns Farmhouse dates from the 16th Century and is built on the site of the older 12th century Raans Manor, believed to be the oldest manor in Amersham. This manor and farm played an important role in the history of Amersham Common and controlled much of the land around here, including most of the area which is now Amersham-on-the-Hill, and the land through which the railway passes. Over the years it has been owned by many powerful families including the de Mandevilles, the Duke of Bedford and Lord Chesham. The name seems to derive from the Jordan de Rane and his descendants, firstly under-tenants of Geoffrey de Mandeville 2nd Earl of Essex from 1166 and later owners until the late 14th Century.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.675703
Longitude
-0.581835