Penhalvean (EN) / Pennhal Vian (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Stithians
Hundred: 
Kerrier
Elements: 

hal

Meaning: 
marsh, moor

penn

Meaning: 
head, end, top

vian

Meaning: 
little, small
Elements notes: 
penn 'head' + hal 'moor, marsh' + vian 'little'
Historic forms: 
Penhalvyhan 1319, Penhalvian 1404.