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Leadgate

hamlet · Northumberland

Old EnglishAI-generated

Leadgate likely refers to a gate or entrance where lead was transported or processed. 'Lead' refers to the metal, and 'gate' means a way or entrance.

Word origins

Lead
Old EnglishLead (metal)(from lēad "lead")
gate
Old EnglishGate, way(from gät "gate, way")