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Cranleigh is one of the largest civil parishes in England. It is located in the southeast region of England in the county of Surrey.

Cranleigh’s village name is seen in many historical documents as “Cranley;” its name was changed in the 1860s as it was commonly confused with the nearby town of Crawley. The older spelling can be seen on some historic buildings in the village, including the Cranley Hotel. It is also seen in some historical texts as “Cranlea,” “Cranelega,” and “Cranele.” Its name comes from the Old English word for crane, “cran,” and “leoh,” meaning “a woodland clearing visited by cranes.”

Cranleigh’s parish church is dedicated to St. Nicolas and is an active Anglican parish that originated in the 12^th century. Extensive renovations and additions were made to the original structure in the 14^th century and again in the 1840s. The gargoyle sculpture that sits inside the church on a pillar is said to have inspired the author Lewis Carroll’s character of Cheshire Cat. Cranleigh became well-known in England in the late 1850s when the first ever cottage hospital in England was set up in the village.

Cranleigh has many opportunities to enjoy the natural resources and countryside of the Surrey region. Winterfold Forest is located in the village along the Greensand Ridge. It includes the long-distance hiking and walking path of Greensand Way. Every year the Cranleigh and Southeastern Agricultural Society hold a traditional agricultural show and the Cranleigh Arts Centre holds many events and festivals that are quite popular.

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