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Wiltshire Council confirm that the controversial ‘Slag Lane’ sign will be put back up, despite a few residents disagreeing.

The sign, pictured above, was knocked over and later removed a few years ago, presumably by local residents.

However, a spokeswomen from Wiltshire Council said: “New signs were ordered and we hope that they will be installed early in the new year."

No specific date was given as to when the sign will be reinstated.

Slag Lane in Westbury is named after slag piles from iron works.

Some people say the street name is inappropriate, and they've voiced their concerns to the council.

Someone commenting in the ‘Spotted Westbury’ Facebook group, meanwhile, said: “Its all about the house attractiveness when it comes to selling.

”Slag Lane doesn't seem very attractive, tough though, it's been Slag Lane for years. People shouldn't have moved there if they didn't like the name of the road.”

What do you think? Let us know in the comments below - scroll down to see more rude street names in Britain.

Rudest street names in Britain

There are several street names in England that might be considered rude or amusing due to their unconventional or slang meanings.

Some of these names might be seen as offensive to some people, while others are just humorous or unusual.

Here are a few other examples in Britain:

Bell End (various locations): While "Bell End" might seem innocent, it's a slang term in British English that can be considered offensive.

Minge Lane (Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire): "Minge" is a British slang term for female genitalia.

Slutshole Lane (Norfolk): The name may have derived from old English, where "slut" referred to a untidy or dirty place rather than its modern connotation.

Fanny Hands Lane (Lincolnshire): "Fanny" is a term used differently in British and American English; in British English, it's a slang term for female genitalia.

Block Passage (City of London): While it might seem innocent, the term "back passage" is British slang for the anus.

Crotch Crescent (Oxfordshire): The term "crotch" might be considered mildly inappropriate in some contexts.

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