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Rud Clough

Other OS name in the Parish of Halifax

Historical Forms

  • Red Clough 1771 M

Etymology

, Red Clough 1771M , v. rēad ' red ' , perhaps influenced by dial . rud ' red ochre ' ( for sheep - marking ) .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name