Porthtowan (EN) / 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