Agnes Force Hole

lake or loch · Westmorland and Furness

Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements

Agnes Force Hole is likely a combination of the personal name Agnes, a waterfall term 'force' (from Old Norse 'fors'), and 'hole' referring to a pool or depression. The name may have been given by Norse settlers.

Word origins

Agnes
UnknownPersonal name
Force
Old NorseWaterfall(from fors "Waterfall")
Hole
Old EnglishHole, pool

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