Ascot

From Wikinfo

Ascot (or Ascott) is the name of more than one place.

The name is Anglo Saxon in origin, and means 'eastern cottage'.

Australia

• Ascot, Queensland
• Ascot, Western Australia

United Kingdom

• Ascot, Berkshire

and North Ascot, Berkshire

• Ascott, Buckinghamshire
• Ascott under Wychwood, Oxfordshire

In horse racing, Ascot is the name of a race course in Berkshire:

• Ascot Racecourse

An ascot is also an article of clothing. It is similar to a cravat with wide square ends, usually held in place with a decorative pin and is named after Ascot Racecourse.

A Honda Ascot is also a 500cc motorcycle first produced in 1983. It is also a type of car first produced in 1993.

References

• Adapted from the Wikipedia article, "Ascot" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascot, used under the GNU Free Documentation License