Several English towns have districts called "The Butts", but they may not always take their names from archery. The Middle English word "butt" referred to an abutting strip of land, and is often associated with medieval field systems.
In several English towns, there are districts called "The Butts." However, it's unclear if these names derive from archery. The Middle English word "butt" originally meant a strip of land abutting another and is often connected to medieval field systems.