Swinton Clough
valley · North Yorkshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name refers to a ravine or valley associated with pigs. 'Swinton' likely relates to pigs, and 'clough' is a ravine or valley.
Word origins
- Swinton
- Old EnglishAttestedpig farm/settlement(from swīn "pig", tūn "farmstead, village")
- Clough
- Old EnglishAttestedravine, valley(from clōh "ravine, gorge")