In many placenames in Scotland I have noticed the word Cleuch used a Lot If it was south of the Border I'd see clough (a valley or gulley ) or in the extreme south "chine"= same as Clough
But as far as I can make out these "Cleuch" places are in varying terrain

So What does it refer to?

Hi Bedstor,
I think it is Scottish for a ravine.

Have a look at this site:
Walking in Scotland

Have a look at this site too:

Glossary of Scots origins of place names in Britain

Here they say the name 'cleuch' is a derivation of 'cleugh,' meaning gorge, ravine, cliff, or crag.

Thanks for that link dg. Does Indeed mean the same as Clough (We have several locally)

Historically I wonder what's the Older word and B) How they Look and sound the Same Yet where is their common root Back in Time? ...Must be a very old word

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Originally posted by bedstor:
Thanks for that link dg. Does Indeed mean the same as Clough

Can't do. We all know that Clough means 'man who walked on water ' in Nottingham

I was going to ask about that too, Fred.
I loved "The Life of Brian."

As well as Shanks at Anfield ,and Busby at Old Trafford
Give The overseas Members (especially Laz) and the Mystified Something to do LOL