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Carwin
(EN)
/
Karwynn
(KW)
Type:
Settlement
Parish:
Hayle
Hundred:
Penwith
Elements:
gwynn
Meaning:
white, fair, blessed
kar/ker
Meaning:
habitation round, fort
Elements notes:
kar 'fort, round' +gwynn 'white'
Historic forms:
Carrewen c1200, Kaergwyn 1311, Kaerwen 1317, Carwyn 1327, Caerwyn 1335.