Deep Cleuch
valley · Scottish Borders
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name refers to a deep ravine or gorge. 'Deep' describes the depth, and 'cleuch' is a term for a ravine or gorge.
Word origins
- Deep
- Old EnglishAttesteddeep(from dēop "deep")
- Cleuch
- Old EnglishAttestedravine or gorge(from clōh "ravine, gorge")