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")