Penwithick (EN) / Pennwydhek (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Treverbyn
Hundred: 
Powder
Elements: 

gwydhek

Meaning: 
wooded, abounding in trees

penn

Meaning: 
head, end, top
Elements notes: 
penn 'head' + gwydhek 'wooded area'
Historic forms: 
Penwythyk, Penwithik 1357, Penwhethek 1503, Penwinnas 1526, Penwythek c1550.
English (1)
Penwithick.mp3
Cornish (1)
Penwithick- Pennwydhek.mp3