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Deane Church Clough

valley

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name refers to a valley. 'Deane Church' likely indicates a church in a valley. 'Clough' is a Northern English term for a steep-sided ravine or gorge.

Word origins

Deane Church
Old Englishchurch in the valley(from dene "valley", circe "church")
Clough
Old Englishravine, gorge(from clōh "ravine, gorge")

Historical forms

Denechircheclogh