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Castlegates Gully

valley · Moray

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name refers to a valley near a castle, possibly a gateway. 'Castle' denotes a fortification, 'gates' refers to entrances or passages, and 'gully' is a small ravine.

Word origins

Castle
Old EnglishFortification(from castel "castle")
Gates
Old EnglishEntrances or passages(from geat "gate")
Gully
Old EnglishSmall ravine or channel(from gula "gulley")