Southwater
lake or loch · Telford and Wrekin
Old EnglishSurmised
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This name refers to a body of water, likely a lake or pond, situated to the south of a settlement or feature. 'Southwater' indicates a southern water body.
Word origins
- Southwater
- Old Englishsouthern water(from sūþ "south", wæter "water")