Slocker

Type

River, Subterranean, Valley

Area of origin

SW England

Area of use

SW England

Related terms

Swallet

A pothole or cave entrance into which a permanent or seasonal watercourse flows to continue its journey underground.

Etymology

Obscure, possibly from “slock” meaning to entice or lure away.

Example locations

  • Stoke Lane Sloker
    Stoke St Michael, Somerset

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Entry contributors:

James Groat