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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")