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Jumbles Reservoir

lake or loch · Blackburn with Darwen

Old EnglishAI-generated

Jumbles Reservoir is likely named after the Jumbles, a local area or hill. The origin of 'Jumbles' itself is uncertain, but it may relate to a jumbled or uneven landscape.

Word origins

Jumbles
UnknownPossibly refers to a local place name, perhaps describing a confused or uneven terrain.
Reservoir
LatinA place where water is collected and stored.(from reservare "to reserve, keep back")