Penaligon Downs (EN) / Goon Pennhelygen (KW)

Type: 
Topographical Feature
Parish: 
Lanivet
Hundred: 
Pydarshire
Elements: 

goon

Meaning: 
downs

penn

Meaning: 
head, end, top

helygen

Meaning: 
willow
Elements notes: 
<goon> 'down' + <penn> ‘head, end’ + <helygen> ‘willow’
Historic forms: 
Penliggen Down 1805 (Dawson, 1805) Penliggen Down 1856 (OS 1856) Penaligon Downs 1888 (OS 1888) Penaligon Downs 2014 (OS 2014)