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Herefordshire Beacon

hill or mountain · County of Herefordshire · 338m

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name refers to a prominent hill or defensive point associated with the historic county of Herefordshire. 'Beacon' suggests a place for signaling or a prominent landmark.

Word origins

Hereford
Old Englishfrom Hereford(from Hereford "Hereford")
Beacon
Old Englishbeacon, signal fire, prominent hill(from beacen "sign, beacon")