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Redruth
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Resrudh
(KW)
Type:
Settlement
Parish:
Redruth
Hundred:
Kerrier
Notes:
Note that there is much debate about the etymology of this name, with some arguing that it is <res> + <drudh> 'precious'. However, the form Resrudh is the one used locally.
Elements:
res
Meaning:
ford
rudh
Meaning:
red
Elements notes:
<res> 'ford' + <rudh> 'red'
Historic forms:
Attested in texts: redruth(1)
English (1)
3857_Redruth_EN_0.mp3
English (2)
Redruth EN.mp3
Cornish (1)
3857_Redruth_KW_0.mp3