Heeley Clough
valley
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Heeley Clough is a valley likely named after a person or place called Heeley. 'Heeley' is a personal or place name, and 'clough' means a ravine.
Word origins
- Heeley
- Old EnglishAttestedPersonal or place name element(from hēah "high", lēah "woodland clearing")
- Clough
- Old EnglishAttestedRavine, steep-sided valley(from clōh "ravine, gorge")