Amalwhidden (EN) / Amalwydn (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Towednack
Hundred: 
Penwith
Notes: 
<dn> - pre-occlusion in modern form.
Elements: 

gwynn

Meaning: 
white, fair, blessed
Elements notes: 
obscure element + <gwynn> "white"
Historic forms: 
Hamalwen 1301. Ammalwyn 1334. Annuellwyn 1501. Ammelwyn, Whyle Ammelwyn 1503. Ambulwyn 1520. Amelwhidden 1699. Amelwyn 1841.