Poldew (EN) / Polldu (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Dobwalls & Trewidland
Hundred: 
West Wivelshire
Notes: 
No longer occupied
Elements: 

du

Meaning: 
black

poll

Meaning: 
pool
Elements notes: 
<poll> 'pool, pit' + <du> 'black'
Historic forms: 
Poldeu 1357 (Gover 1948) Poldewe 1617 (Gover 1948)