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Redmires Clough

valley

Old EnglishAI-generated

This valley name is likely composed of the Old English 'rēad' (red) and 'mȳre' (marsh, fen). It describes a valley with a red-coloured marshy area.

Word origins

Red
Old Englishred(from rēad "red")
mires
Old Englishmarsh, fen(from mȳre "marsh, fen")
Clough
Old Englishravine, valley(from clōh "ravine, gorge")