Porthtowan (EN) / Porthtewyn (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Pentewan Valley
Hundred: 
Powder
Elements: 

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour

tewyn

Meaning: 
sand, dune
Elements notes: 
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + 'sand, dune'
Historic forms: 
Porthowyn 1563.