FINDING FIELD-NAMES (3) CUDDLECOSY
Common field-names occur many times and are self-explanatory with logical names referring to the location on the farm or a notable feature. Some field-names are unique and are part of local tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. Cuddlecosy is a name given both to a field and the adjacent lane that is located on a circular route from Borgue village. With numerous gorsey knolls and a convenient distance from the village it is a place where courting couples could rest awhile away from prying eyes!
In an area with a long history there are bound to be some field-names where the meaning has been long forgotten or the story attached to it has been lost. Sometimes a field-name like Hill of Health remains as a tantalising clue where the meaning behind the name has not been recorded. It is hoped that someone somewhere will know why it was christened with its unusual name.
