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Higher Dry Clough

valley · Lancashire

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name describes a higher ravine or gorge that is dry. 'Higher' indicates its elevated position, and 'dry clough' refers to a ravine that does not typically contain water.

Word origins

Higher
Old Englishhigher(from hēah "high")
Dry
Old Englishdry(from drȳge "dry")
Clough
Old Englishravine, gorge(from clōh "ravine, gorge")