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")