History quiz

Why was bosworth field named bosworth?

Bosworth Field is believed to have been given its name after the village of Bosworth, the modern Market Bosworth, which is located nearby. Market Bosworth itself is thought to take its name from an old Anglo-Saxon word "bosan," meaning "ox," with the suffix "worth" meaning a fortified estate or enclosure, and "market" being added later. Therefore, the name Bosworth Field likely refers to a field near a fortified estate with a name that possibly referenced oxen or cattle.