Erten-

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

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