Polpenwith (EN) / Pollpennrudh (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Constantine
Hundred: 
Kerrier
Elements: 

penn

Meaning: 
head, end, top

poll

Meaning: 
pool

rudh

Meaning: 
red
Elements notes: 
poll 'pool' + penn 'head, top' + rudh 'red'
Historic forms: 
Penreth 1483, 1492, 1543, Polpenruthe Wolas, Polpenryth 1506, Polpenrithe 1544, Poulpenrith Creeke, Poole Penreth 1540, Polpenruth wartha, woles 1564.