Penberthy (EN) / Pennbryghi (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
St Hilary
Hundred: 
Penwith
Notes: 
Penberthy is situated by the Hayle river
Elements: 

-i

Meaning: 
stream suffix

brygh

Meaning: 
speckled

penn

Meaning: 
head, end, top
Elements notes: 
Penn 'head' + brygh 'speckled' + -i river name suffix
Historic forms: 
Penbirghy 1302, Penbyrghi 1309, Penbrythy 1330, Penbyrthy 1435, Penberthy 1443