Sevensprings Cleugh
valley · Northumberland
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name combines the number seven with 'springs' and 'cleugh', meaning a ravine or valley. It likely refers to a valley with seven springs.
Word origins
- Seven
- Old EnglishAttestedseven(from seofon "seven")
- Springs
- Old EnglishAttestedsprings(from spring "spring, source of water")
- Cleugh
- Old EnglishAttestedravine, valley(from clōh "ravine, valley")