Grough

Type

Moor, Wetland

Area of origin

Uncertain

Area of use

Midlands

Related terms

Peat hag

A channel in peat bog. Peat hags are divided by groughs. Groughs are often over 12 feet deep and form maze-like networks. [J.O.]

Etymology

Uncertain

Example locations

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    Entry contributors:

    Jane Owen