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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