Shortlanesend (EN) / Penn an Vownder (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Kenwyn
Hundred: 
Powder
Elements: 

an

Meaning: 
the

bownder

Meaning: 
lane

penn

Meaning: 
head, end, top
Elements notes: 
penn 'head, end' + an 'the' + bownder 'lane'
Historic forms: 
Penfounder 1541, 1547, Shortlane end 1678, Penfounder alias Penvounder 1695, Shorts Lanes End 1716, Sorts Lane End 1748, 1813.