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Hell Cleugh

valley · County Durham

Old EnglishAI-generated

Hell Cleugh is a valley or ravine, likely named for its steepness or a perceived unpleasantness. 'Hell' is used to describe a difficult or steep place, and 'cleugh' means a ravine.

Word origins

Hell
Old EnglishSteep, difficult place(from hel "hell, steep place")
Cleugh
Old EnglishRavine, steep-sided valley(from clōh "ravine, gorge")