Highgate Ponds
lake or loch · Greater London
Old EnglishAI-generated
This name refers to ponds located at a higher elevation, possibly near a place called 'Highgate'. 'Highgate' itself likely means a gate or road at a high point.
Word origins
- Highgate
- Old Englishhigh gate or road(from hēah "high", geat "gate, road")
- Ponds
- Old Englishponds(from pund "pond")
Historical forms
Highgate Ponds