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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")