Erkna

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Map showing the frequency of the toponyms containing Ert(e)n in Norway per county. © Universitetsmuseet i Bergen

Ert(e)n- • part of toponyms linked to the occurrence of grey seal. It is used in different combinations like e.g. Ertenstein, Ertenvågen, Ertenvågosen, Ertenvågdalen, Ertenøyane, Ertenbogen, Ertnbraken, or Ertnråsa. Similarly, Erkna as (part of a) toponym is also linked to grey seals.

Country

Norway

County/ Region

• Nordland
• Trøndelag
• Møre og Romsdal
• Vestland
• Rogaland

First use

Associated with

Grey seal