Hanging Cleuch
valley · Scottish Borders
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
The name describes a 'cleuch' (ravine or steep-sided valley) that is 'hanging', meaning it is situated on a steep slope. This highlights its topographical characteristic.
Word origins
- Hanging
- Old EnglishAttestedsituated on a steep slope or hillside(from hangende "hanging")
- Cleuch
- Old EnglishAttestedravine, steep-sided valley(from cloh "ravine, gorge")