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Leechpool

hamlet · Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Leechpool probably refers to a pool or stream associated with a clearing or woodland pasture ('leah'). The 'leech' element might relate to a person's name or a plant.

Word origins

Leech
Old Englishpool or stream(from lēce "leek, herb", lēch "leech")
pool
Old Englishpool, pond, stream(from pōl "pool, pond, stream")