Hill of Blackroads
hill or mountain · Moray
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name likely refers to a hill with 'black roads' or tracks. The Old English 'blæc' means black, and 'rād' means ride or road.
Word origins
- Blackroads
- Old EnglishAttestedblack roads(from blæc "black", rād "ride, road")