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Helford Passage
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Trethmahonyer
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Type:
Settlement
Parish:
Mawnan
Hundred:
Kerrier
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.