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Linga Holm, commonly known as Linga, Midgarth and the Holm of Midgarth is an uninhabited Scottish island extending to approximately 57 hectares (0.22 sq mi) situated 700 metres (770 yd) west of Stronsay island in the Orkney archipelago.[6] The name "Linga Holm" is derived from the Old Norse Lyngholm.
| Old Norse name | Linga Holm from Lyngholm |
|---|---|
 The view north from Linga Holm, towards Sanday | |
| Location | |
  Linga Holm Linga Holm shown within Orkney | |
| OS grid reference | HY615275 |
| Coordinates | 59.13°N 2.67°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Orkney |
| Area | 57 hectares (0.22 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 187 [1] |
| Highest elevation | 10 metres (33 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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| References | [2][3][4][5] |
History
In common with many other Orkney islands, Linga Holm contains numerous archaeological remains. These include Pictish houses and ancient cairns.
Although it is currently uninhabited, a household of six was recorded in 1841.[3][7]
Sheep
In 1973 the Rare Breeds Survival Trust established a refuge population here of the very rare North Ronaldsay sheep, and the flock now numbers some 400.[8][9]
Wildlife
It is thought to be the third largest breeding ground for the Atlantic grey seal in the world, and is an important nesting site for greylag geese.
See also
- Fogou
- List of Orkney Islands
References
- Area and population ranks: there are c. 300 islands over 20 ha in extent and 93 permanently inhabited islands were listed in the 2011 census.
- 2001 UK Census per List of islands of Scotland
- Haswell-Smith, Hamish (2004). The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh: Canongate. ISBN 978-1-84195-454-7.
- Ordnance Survey
- Anderson, Joseph (Ed.) (1893) Orkneyinga Saga. Translated by Jón A. Hjaltalin & Gilbert Goudie. Edinburgh. James Thin and Mercat Press (1990 reprint). ISBN 0-901824-25-9
- John Maurius Wilson, The Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland: Or, Dictionary of Scottish Topography, 1854
- FreeCEN Orkney Website
- Gazetteer for Scotland: Linga Holm
- Farmers' Weekly news item about sale of Linga Holm in 1999
External links
- Map sources for Linga Holm
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[de] Linga Holm
Linga Holm, auch bekannt als Midgarth oder Holm of Midgarth, ist eine kleine, unbewohnte Insel 700 m vor der Westküste von Stronsay (Orkney, Vereinigtes Königreich). Sie misst ca. 57 Hektar. Der Name Linga Holm stammt von dem Altnordischen Lyngholm.[1]- [en] Linga Holm
[es] Linga Holm
Linga Holm es una pequeña isla de Escocia. La isla se encuentra localizada a unos 700 m al oeste de la isla de Stronsay, en el grupo de las Órcadas. Linga Holm ocupa un área de 57 ha, y se encuentra deshabitada. A pesar de su escasa superficie, Linga Holm constituye el tercer lugar más grande del mundo de apareamiento de la foca gris (Halichoerus grypus), así como un importante lugar de nidificación para el ánsar común (Anser anser).[fr] Linga Holm
Linga Holm est une île du Royaume-Uni située dans l'archipel des Orcades en Écosse.[it] Midgarth
Midgarth, conosciuta anche come Holm of Midgarth e Linga Holm (dal norreno Lyngholm), è una piccola isola disabitata nell'arcipelago delle Orcadi, in Scozia. È situata 700 metri a ovest di Stronsay.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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