Sough and sow are both found in historic documents in West Yorkshire and the terms are interchangeable. Sough however becomes the norm, before appearing to be superseded by adit. On the boundary between Middleton and Hunslet, just south of Leeds was a Sow Lane Head. Here there was indeed a sough, draining Blucher Pit.
Martin RoeMeerstone Archaeological Consultancy http://www.martinroe.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/meerstone.htm Lead Mining in the Yorkshire Dales, http://www.martinroe.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk > Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:15:05 +0000> From: [log in to unmask]> Subject: Pronunciation of 'sough'> To: [log in to unmask]> > Thanks to all respondents - the customary helpful (and very swift) > response from the forum. The consensus is that, in England at least, > 'suf' is correct, although in the States 'sow' is preferred. I should > have mentioned that the area/mineral in question is West Yorkshire > coal. Howard Sprenger's suggestion that the 'u' in 'suf' should be as > northern as possible may present me (a native of Hertfordshire) with > difficulties. Thanks again to everyone.> > Having just read Mr Bernard Moore's interesting post (Bridgewater Canal > and Mines), I would also be interested in learning of anything that has > been published on the subject.> > Best wishes.> > David C.
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