Carn Brea (EN) / Karnbre (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Carn Brea
Hundred: 
Kerrier
Elements: 

bre

Meaning: 
hill

karn

Meaning: 
crag, tor, cairn
Elements notes: 
<karn> 'crag, tor, cairn' + <bre> 'hill'
Historic forms: 
Carnbree 1348, Karnbree 1478, Carnbre, Carnebre c1500.
English (1)
2118_Carn_Brea_EN_0.mp3
English (2)
2118_Carn_Brea_EN_2_0.mp3
Cornish (1)
2118_Carn_Brea_KW_0.mp3