Moorhall Reservoir
lake or loch · Derbyshire
Old EnglishAI-generated
This reservoir is named after the nearby settlement of Moorhall. 'Moor' refers to open, uncultivated land, and 'hall' indicates a manor house or large dwelling.
Word origins
- Moor
- Old EnglishOpen, uncultivated land, often marshy.(from mōr "moor, marsh")
- hall
- Old EnglishManor house, large dwelling.(from heall "hall")