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Coniston Old Man is a mountain in the Lake District in the UK. It is believed that the name "Old Man" comes from an Old Norse term meaning "idol" or "idol peak," referring to its commanding presence in the landscape. It is also possible that the name is derived from the mining history of the area.

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