Ashtead, Surrey
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Ashtead is a large commuter village in Surrey, sandwiched between Leatherhead and Epsom.
Ashtead is mentioned in the Domesday Book, where its name is 'Stede'.
St Giles Church, in Ashtead Park, dates from the 12th Century.
Ashtead is mentioned in Samuel Pepys' diaries. He is not particularly complimentary.
Ashtead is frequently mis-spelt Ashstead.
Despite its size, and the fact that it is bisected by the A24, it retains a "village" atmosphere.
Ashtead is near the M25.
Schools
City of London Freemen's School
External links
- Ashtead Parish Church and Village (http://parish.ashtead.org)
- Ashtead Residents Association (http://www.ashteadresidents.org.uk/)