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Hell's Cleugh

valley · Scottish Borders

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name likely refers to a steep, narrow valley or gorge ('Hell') with a small stream or ravine ('Cleugh'). The 'Hell' element denotes difficult terrain.

Word origins

Hell's
Old Englishof a deep, narrow valley or gorge(from hel "gorge, ravine")
Cleugh
Old Englishravine, gorge(from clōh "ravine")