Middle Carnaquidden (EN) / Kernikwydn Gres (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Madron
Hundred: 
Penwith
Elements: 

gwydn

Meaning: 
white

kernik

Meaning: 
little corner

kres

Meaning: 
middle
Elements notes: 
kernik 'little horn' + gwydn 'white, blessed' +kres 'middle'
Historic forms: 
Kernegwyn 1325, Kernekwyn 1367, Kerneguyn 1457, Kearnegwyn 1474.