Hill of Voesgarth
hill or mountain · Shetland Islands
Old NorseAI-generated
The name probably derives from Old Norse 'Vágr-garðr', meaning 'bay enclosure' or 'inlet enclosure'. The 'hill' element refers to the elevated terrain.
Word origins
- Voesgarth
- Old Norsebay enclosure/inlet enclosure(from Vágr-garðr "bay enclosure, inlet enclosure")
- Hill
- Unknownelevated landform