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Offa's Pool

lake or loch · Powys - Powys

Old EnglishAI-generated

Offa's Pool is named after King Offa of Mercia, who is associated with the construction of Offa's Dyke, a significant historical earthwork. The 'pool' element refers to a small body of water.

Word origins

Offa
Old EnglishKing of Mercia (reigned 757–796).(from Offa "personal name")
Pool
Old EnglishA small body of still water.(from pol "pool, pond")