Dolebury Bottom
valley · North Somerset
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
The name likely combines the Old English word 'dēl' (share, portion) or possibly 'dōl' (a share of land) with 'bottom'. 'Bottom' refers to the lowest part of a valley.
Word origins
- Dole
- Old Englishshare, portion(from dǣl "share, portion")
- Bottom
- Old EnglishAttestedvalley floor(from botm "valley floor")