The Erudite Cats Of Bristol.

[sandyRoe]

There's a Catbrain Lane and a Catbrain Hill here. Are local felines famous for their intelligence?

[mikey4444]

Evening Sandy....you have been very quiet of late ?....hope all is OK !

[marval]

Good to hear from you Sandy, not sure of the answer to your question though.

[mikey4444]

Here it is Sandy !

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catbrain

[Mamyalynne]

Name history[edit]
The name "Catbrain" derives from the Middle English "cattes brazen"[2] which is a reference to the rough clay mixed with stones that is characteristic soil type of the location. It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.[3]

[wolf63]

Hello

I used to wonder about the Catskill mountains in the US?!

I am not sure about this idea http://www.youandmeow.co.uk/

[Old_Geezer]

Isn't it a local delicacy ?

[Baldric]

You'd have to be seriously barking to use a Cafe overrun with someone elses cats

I like cats but there are limits.

[wolf63]

Baldric - is barking the best word to use for a person who frequents cat cafes?

[gness]

You have your answer, Sandy.....but lovely to see you....hello......xx

[Togo]

Hi Sandy, phew, good to hear from you. Was beginning to wonder what had happened to our wanderer. Hope you are well, and ship shape and Bristol fashion. :))

[anneasquith]

Great to see you back , fit and well I hope ?

[Tilly2]

Welcome back, Sandy. It's good to 'see' you.

[Hopkirk]

Bristol has form for strange road names.

Here is another genuine one.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/29/36601833_c90170c492_z.jpg?zz=1

[Khandro]

Hi Sandy. I thought you were still on your pilgrimage.
Re. the OP; there's a Catbrain quarry between Stroud and Birdlip in Gloucestershire, but I don't know why it is so named.