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")