Gallows Clough
valley · Lancashire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name refers to a valley or ravine associated with a gallows, likely a place of execution. 'Gallows' refers to the structure used for hanging, and 'clough' means a steep-sided valley or ravine.
Word origins
- Gallows
- Old EnglishAttestedgallows(from galga "gallows")
- Clough
- Old EnglishAttestedsteep-sided valley, ravine(from clōh "ravine, valley")