Hole of Horcum

Hole of Horcum

A large natural amphitheatre in the North York Moors, England.

😄 Why It's Funny

The word 'hole' has obvious crude meanings, making this dramatic landscape feature sound anatomical.

📍 Location

A place in North Yorkshire

Etymology & History

'Hole' describes the hollow, 'Horcum' from Old English 'horu' (dirt) and 'cumb' (valley). Means 'dirty valley hollow'.

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