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Hell's Hole

lake or loch · Northumberland

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name likely originates from the Old English 'hel' meaning a deep, narrow chasm or abyss, describing the water's appearance. 'Hole' is a common descriptor for such features.

Word origins

Hell
Old Englishdeep chasm, abyss(from hel "chasm, abyss")
Hole
Old Englishhole, pit(from hol "hole")