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Hen Hole

valley · Northumberland

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name likely refers to a deep hollow or cavity, using the Old English term 'hen' (possibly a variant of 'hollow' or related to 'hen') and 'hole'. It describes a deep depression in the landscape.

Word origins

Hen
Old Englishhollow, cavity (possible variant)(from henn "hen")
Hole
Old Englishhollow, cavity, pit(from hol "hollow")