Swinden

See also: swinden

English

Etymology

From Old English Suindene, from swīn (“swine, pig”) + denu (“valley”). Compare the name Swindon.

Proper noun

Swinden

1. A hamlet in Hellifield parish, Craven district, North Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SD8654).

Usage notes

A quarry to the east in Cracoe parish, North Yorkshire, is named Swinden Quarry.