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Hell Corner

hamlet · West Berkshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Hell Corner likely refers to a difficult or dangerous corner, possibly due to terrain or a historical event. The 'hell' element can mean a steep slope or a place of torment.

Word origins

Hell
Old Englishsteep slope, difficult place, hell(from hel "hell, underworld", hell "steep slope")
Corner
Old Englishcorner, bend(from corn "corner, angle")