Crook Gate Reservoir
lake or loch
Old EnglishAI-generated
The name likely refers to a 'crook' or bend in the river, with 'gate' possibly meaning a way or passage. 'Reservoir' is a later addition indicating a man-made lake.
Word origins
- Crook
- Old Englishbend, curve(from crōc "hook, bend")
- Gate
- Old Englishway, passage(from gæt "way, passage")