Hill of Stonefolds
hill or mountain · Aberdeenshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name combines 'hill' with 'stonefolds', likely referring to enclosures or pens made of stone for livestock. It describes a hill with such structures.
Word origins
- Stonefolds
- Old EnglishAttestedstone enclosures(from stān "stone", fald "enclosure, fold")