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Henmoor Hill

hill or mountain · Shropshire · 270m

Old EnglishAI-generated

The name likely combines Old English 'henn' meaning 'hen' with 'mor' meaning 'moor' or 'marshy ground'. It suggests a marshy area where hens were found, with 'hill' being the topographic element.

Word origins

Hen
Old Englishhen(from henn "hen")
moor
Old Englishmoor, marshy ground(from mor "moor")