Twistle

Type

River

Area of origin

NW England

Area of use

NW England

A confluence of two streams.

Etymology

From Old English twisla, also meaning a confluence of streams [S.R]

Example locations

  • Oswaldtwistle
    Lancashire
  • Entwistle
    Lancashire
  • Tintwistle
    Derbyshire

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Entry contributors:

Simon Rookyard