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What does ribblesdale mean?
The dale or upper valley of the River Ribble in North Yorkshire, England (OS grid refs SD85, SD86, SD87).
Where does ribblesdale come from?
From Ribble + -s- + dale.

How to pronounce ribblesdale

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