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")