Black Knowe
hill or mountain · Northumberland
Old NorseAI-generated
This name refers to a dark-coloured hill or prominent mound. 'Knowe' is a common term for a small hill or mound in northern England and Scotland.
Word origins
- Black
- Old Englishdark-coloured(from blæc "black")
- Knowe
- Old Norsesmall hill, mound(from hnǫggr "knoll, hillock")