Hugglescote Bear Mosaic - Hugglescote, Leicestershire - Mosaics on Waymarking.com

A mosaic near the Hugglescote Bear that tells the story of how the town apparently got its name.
There are several different versions:
"Many years ago, when brown bears were still native to our shores, a villager named Huggle was unlucky enough to be chased by a bear. His heavy coat was slowing him down, so he threw it aside. The bear stopped in its tracks to take up the coat instead of pursuing the man, and so Huggle was able to escape. Huggle's story became popular in the area, and the village was christened Hugglescote."

The text of the mosaic tells us:
"It is said that many years ago there were bears living here in caves.
One day, a man disturbed a bear who then chased him and grabbed him by his coat.
The man wriggled free, leaving the bear 'hugging the coat'. Hence the name HUGGLESCOTE."


You may choose which one to disbelieve first....

Address: Hugglescote Bear Central and Fairfield Road Hugglescote, Leicestershire England Specific visit requirements: Not listed Related web site: Not listed

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