Castle Dow
hill or mountain · Perth and Kinross · 340m
Old EnglishAI-generated
This name refers to a hill that likely had a castle built on it. The term 'castle' is derived from Old English 'castel', which itself comes from Latin 'castellum'. 'Dow' is of uncertain origin, possibly from Old English 'dūwe' meaning 'dove' or a personal name.
Word origins
- Castle
- Old Englishfortress, fortified place(from castel "castle", castellum "small fort, fortress")
- Dow
- Unknownuncertain