Do you know of any of these unusual and funny place names in Cambridgeshire?
All over the UK, there are some weird and wacky place names. Cambridgeshire is not short of some unusual place names.
Here is a list of some weird, and occasionally slightly rude, place names in Cambridgeshire.
Ring’s End
This is a small hamlet, located near Guyhirn in Fenland. Although it has an unusual name, it is known for its local nature reserve filled with ponds, reedbeds, and habitat for a range of diverse wildlife.
Stow cum Quy
This odd-named village is just four miles from Cambridge. The word ‘cum’ in its name is Latin for ‘with’.
Six Mile Bottom
Contrary to its name, this is a tiny village in the parish of Little Wilbraham. Under 100 people live there.
Prickwillow
Prickwillow is a small village near Ely, and is home to just over 400 people. It may not be a surprise that the sign leading into this village has been defaced a number of times.
Tipps End
On the border of Cambridgeshire and Norfolk is Tipps End. It is an English hamlet on the B1100 road between Welney and Christchurch.
Snailwell
Paying homage to the slimy creature is Snailwell. This village can be found in East Cambridgeshire, and is only 4km from Newmarket.
Shelford Bottom
Shelford Bottom can be found between Stapleford and Cherry Hinton, near Cambridge.
Cock Bank
Anyone may snigger at this name, but Cock Bank is a real place. It can be found in Whittlesey, near Knights End.
Butt Lane
Another play on words with bottom, Butt Lane is a long road joining Milton and Impington.
Elm Street
It may be a nightmare to live along this street in the 1984 film with villain Freddy Krueger, but Cambridge’s Elm Street is a bit nicer.
Coronation Street
No, this is not Manchester’s Coronation Street. Cambridge has its own Coronation Street, just off Hills Road.
Bushy Court
Keeping with a nature theme, Bushy Court in Peterborough is located just off Leaf Avenue.
Cockburn Street
Hopefully it doesn’t hurt to live along this street! Cockburn Street is just off Mill Road in Cambridge.
Springfield
Made famous by the Simpsons, Cambridgeshire has its own Springfield. This Springfield is just off Fletton Avenue in Peterborough.
Pratt Avenue
There may be a few people you wish to use this name on, but it is also used in a street name. Pratt Avenue is just off Donaldson Drive in Peterborough.
Bermuda Road
No, it’s not part of the Bermuda triangle in the North Atlantic sea. This Bermuda Road is in Cambridge.
Toads Acre
Finally, named after the slimy animal, Toads Acres is near Badgers Holt, Longstanton.
