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Mappa
Hwilas
A-Z
Asnodhow
EN
KW
Portwrinkle
(EN)
/
Porthwykkel
(KW)
Type:
Settlement
Parish:
Sheviock
Hundred:
East Wivelshire
Elements:
porth
Meaning:
cove, gate, harbour
wykkel
Meaning:
?Obscure
Elements notes:
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + wykkel ?obscure
Historic forms:
Port Wrickel 1605, Wrickle 1676, Porth Wrinkle 1699, Portwrincle 1748