Pasture land, Ely, UK

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Uploaded by on Feb 13, 2007

It is said that Ely derives its name from 'eel' and '-y' or '-ey' meaning island, i.e. an island where there were a lot of eels. This may be true due to the position of Ely, an island in low lying fens, which were historically very marshy and rich in eels.

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  • Ely cathedral was known as the Eye of the fen. The center. As Ely's surroundings were all march land as you said. The Isle Of Ely.

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