Ward of Burraland
hill or mountain · Shetland Islands · 72m
Old NorseAI-generated
This name likely refers to a hill or watchtower, with 'Ward' possibly deriving from Old Norse 'varðr' meaning 'watch' or 'guard'. 'Burraland' might refer to a settlement or land associated with a 'burr' or fortified place.
Word origins
- Ward
- Old Norsewatch, guard(from varðr "watch, guard")
- Burraland
- Old Norseland with a burr/fortification(from burr "burr, fortification", land "land")