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Porthtowan
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Porthtewyn
(KW)
Type:
Settlement
Parish:
St Agnes
Hundred:
Kerrier
Elements:
porth
Meaning:
cove, gate, harbour
tewyn
Meaning:
sand, dune
Elements notes:
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + tewyn 'sand, dune'
Historic forms:
Tewyn 1316, Porthtowan 1628.
English (1)
3825_Porthtowan_EN_0.mp3
English (2)
3825_Porthtowan_EN_2_0.mp3
Cornish (1)
3825_Porthtowan_KW_0.mp3