Ward of Virdaskule
hill or mountain · Shetland Islands · 94m
Old NorseAI-generated
The name likely combines Old Norse 'varðr' meaning 'watch' or 'guard' with a second element of uncertain origin. It may denote a place of observation.
Word origins
- Ward
- Old Norsewatch, guard(from varðr "watch, guard")
- of Virdaskule
- UnknownThe origin of 'Virdaskule' is uncertain and could be a personal name or a descriptive term.