Cold Harbour

Posted by Victoria S Dennis on October 21, 2005

In Reply to: Cold Harbour posted by Hilary Blower on October 21, 2005

: There are several places named "Cold Harbour", but what exactly is a Cold Harbour? I did hear something about a connection with Queen Elizabeth the first.

: Can anyone enlighten me?
A "cold harbour" was a shelter for wayfarers constructed by the roadside, which was not occupied or manned by anyone and therefore didn't provide meals and comfort - just a rather dank chilly roof to protect you against the weather. "Harbour" here has the archaic meaning "shelter". There is no connection to Elizabeth I that I can think of. (VSD)

• Cold Harbour James Briggs 22/October/05
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