Downgate (EN) / Porth an Woon (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Linkinhorne
Hundred: 
East Wivelshire
Elements: 

an

Meaning: 
the

goon

Meaning: 
downs

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour
Elements notes: 
porth 'entrance' + an 'the' + goon 'downland'
Historic forms: 
Caradonyet 1428. Down Gate 1748.