Crinnis & Carlyon Mine (EN) / Hwel Karyones ha Karleghyon (KW)

Type: 
Historic Site
Parish: 
Carlyon
Hundred: 
Powder
Elements: 

hwel

Meaning: 
works, mine

kar

Meaning: 
fort

leghyon

Meaning: 
slabs, ledges

yones

Meaning: 
?Obscure possible family name
Elements notes: 
<hwel> 'mine, works' + <kar> ‘fort’ + <yones> obscure – possibly a personal name + <kar> 'fort' + <leghyon> 'slabs'
Historic forms: 
Crinnis & Carlyon Mine (Copper & Lead) 1888 (OS 1888)