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Crawberry Dale

valley · East Riding of Yorkshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name likely combines the Old English 'crāwe' meaning 'crow' with 'clēoh' meaning 'cliff' or 'ravine'. The 'berry' element is less clear but could refer to a place where berries grew or be a diminutive suffix. It refers to a valley or gorge associated with crows.

Word origins

Crawberry
Old EnglishCrow place(from crāwe "crow", berige "berry")
Dale
Old Norsevalley(from dalr "valley")