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Midge Hole Clough

valley

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name likely refers to a small valley or ravine frequented by midges. 'Clough' is a northern English word for a ravine or steep-sided valley.

Word origins

Midge
Old Englishmidge(from mycg "midge")
Hole
Old Englishhole, hollow(from hol "hole, hollow")
Clough
Old Englishravine, steep valley(from cloh "ravine, steep valley")