Helford Passage (EN) / Trethmahonyer (KW)

Type: 
Parish: 
Hundred: 
Elements: 

Mahonyer

Meaning: 
river name

treth

Meaning: 
beach
Elements notes: 
treth 'passage, crossing' + Mahonyer rever name
Historic forms: 
Helleford 1230, Monhonyer/Mahonyer C13, Hayleford 1318, Hailleford 1347, Mawonieck/Mowoniek C14, Hailford 1447, c1540, Hailfordee 1404, 1448, Heilford c1540, Helford haven 1576, 1584, Helford alias Penkestle 1732.