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Lower Sourfold Glen

valley · West Dunbartonshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name describes a lower valley or glen that is sour or marshy. 'Sourfold' likely refers to the damp or unpleasant nature of the land.

Word origins

Lower
Old Englishlower(from lāssa "lesser, lower")
Sourfold
Old Englishsour fold or enclosure(from sūr "sour", fald "fold, enclosure")
Glen
Gaelicvalley(from gleann "valley")