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Jo · 22-12-2003, 09:11

I think it is actually called the River Hynd, Burn is another word for a small river - therefore Hyndburn was born as a region, meaning "Little River Hynd." Correct me if I'm wrong.

22-12-2003, 09:11	#8
Jo Full Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 394 Liked: 1 times Rep Power: 1529	Re: what is the real name for the river stink I think it is actually called the River Hynd, Burn is another word for a small river - therefore Hyndburn was born as a region, meaning "Little River Hynd." Correct me if I'm wrong.