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Hell Pool

lake or loch · Shropshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name describes a pool that is perceived as dangerous, deep, or infernal. 'Hell' refers to the underworld or a place of torment, and 'pool' is a small body of water.

Word origins

hell
Old Englishunderworld, abyss(from hel "hell")
pool
Old Englisha small lake or pond(from pōl "pool, pond")