Ratten Clough
valley · Lancashire
Old EnglishAI-generated
This name likely refers to a valley associated with ravens. The first element 'rathe' or 'ræth' could mean 'early' or 'quick', or it might be a personal name. The second element 'clough' means a steep-sided valley or ravine.
Word origins
- Ratten
- Old Englishearly, quick, or possibly a personal name(from ræth "early, quick")
- Clough
- Old Englishravine, steep-sided valley(from clōh "ravine, gorge")