Old Eldon
hamlet · County Durham
Old EnglishAI-generated
The name Old Eldon refers to the original settlement of Eldon. The term 'old' is used to differentiate it from a newer settlement or to denote its historical significance.
Word origins
- Old
- Old Englishformer, original(from eald "old")
- Eldon
- Old Englishelder hill(from ellen "elder tree", dūn "hill")