Near Greave Clough
valley · Lancashire
Old EnglishAI-generated
This name describes a valley with a 'greave', which is a ditch or channel, possibly for drainage or defence. 'Clough' is a Northern English term for a ravine or valley.
Word origins
- Greave
- Old EnglishDitch, channel(from græf "ditch, trench")
- Clough
- Old EnglishRavine, valley(from clōh "ravine, gorge")