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Lower Solva

suburban area · Sir Benfro - Pembrokeshire

WelshAI-generated

The name 'Lower Solva' is likely a combination of a Welsh topographical term and an Old English descriptor. 'Solva' may derive from Welsh 'swllfa' meaning 'a place to draw up boats' or 'landing place'. 'Lower' indicates its position.

Word origins

Solva
Welshlanding place(from swllfa "landing place")
Lower
Old Englishlower(from lāwera "lower")