== The pub == 

 Having just visited the pub, I would like to point out that it most certainly is notable. Probably not in any way that would be recognised by Wikipedia, but for aficionados of British pubs it is well worth seeking out. Open evenings only. 

 By the way, is there any authority for it once being named the Mermaid's Rest? It seems most unlikely and the current landlord made no mention of it, although he was uncertain which if any of a number of possible origins for the name of Anchor is correct. There seems no doubt that the pub gave the hamlet its name.