Towan (EN) / Tewyn (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
St Merryn
Hundred: 
Pydarshire
Elements: 

tewyn [2]

Meaning: 
glittering, sparkling
Elements notes: 
tewyn 'sparkling, twinkling'
Historic forms: 
Tewyn 1277, 1280, Towen c1500, Towanwartha 1580.