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Calf Hey Reservoir

lake or loch · Lancashire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Calf Hey Reservoir likely refers to a small enclosure or farmstead ('hey') associated with calves. 'Reservoir' is a modern addition.

Word origins

Calf
Old EnglishYoung bovine(from cāl "calf")
Hey
Old EnglishEnclosure, farmstead(from hēg "hay, enclosure")
Reservoir
UnknownA place where water is collected and stored