caerlaverock

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What does caerlaverock mean?

A civil parish of Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland (but historically in Dumfriesshire).

Where does caerlaverock come from?

From Cumbric *cayr + the equivalent to the Welsh given name Llywarch. The second element may also be a now-lost river-name.

How to pronounce caerlaverock

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