The Anglo-Saxons named this part of Britain. The word Cots comes from the old Saxon word for sheepfolds and Wolds from the high open pastures. Much of the wealth of the area was generated by sheep farming in the past.
The Anglo-Saxons named this part of Britain. The word Cots comes from the old Saxon word for sheepfolds and Wolds from the high open pastures. Much of the wealth of the area was generated by sheep farming in the past.