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Long Knowe

hill or mountain · Scottish Borders

Old NorseAI-generated

This name refers to a prominent hill or ridge, likely with a distinctive shape. It combines the Old Norse 'langr' meaning long with 'knarr' meaning a prominent hill or ridge.

Word origins

Long
Old Norselong(from langr "long")
Knowe
Old Norseprominent hill or ridge(from knarr "prominent hill or ridge")