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    Why are the Cotswolds so called?

    Question #72601. Asked by romeomikegolf. (Nov 24 06 11:12 AM)


    lanfranco

    		Apparently, the name comes from old "cots" for stone sheep shelters and "wold" for "rolling hill":



    http://www.alltravelengland.com/England/Destination_Guides/Regions/Cotswolds.htm

    Nov 24 06, 11:46 AM
    romeomikegolf

    		Spot on, and it's a very beautiful place to live.

    Nov 24 06, 11:47 PM

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