Place record MHG32360 - Mybster

Summary

The place name Mybster derives from the place name element bolstadr, meaning Moor Farm.

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Grid reference Centred ND 1686 5292 (160m by 160m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND15SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WATTEN
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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The place name Mybster, formed from the element bolstadr, means Moor Farm and appears to provide confirmation of the fact that the formation of the peat had taken place before it came into existence. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report: Hooper, J. 02/2001. Achkeepster, Caithness, Location of Proposed Windfarm. Unaffiliated. . . p.6.

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Record last edited

Dec 6 2010 10:46AM

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