Penwarden (EN) / Pennwern (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
South Hill
Hundred: 
East Wivelshire
Elements: 

gwern

Meaning: 
marsh, alder marsh

penn

Meaning: 
head, end, top
Elements notes: 
penn 'head, top, end' + gwern 'marsh, swamp, alder trees'
Historic forms: 
Penwern 1298. Metheros 1325. Penweren 1590. Penwarne 1679. Penwarden 1694.