Dunheved (EN) / Pennmenydh (KW)

Type: 
Misc
Parish: 
Launceston
Hundred: 
East Wivelshire
Notes: 
OWS dun 'hill' + heafod 'head'
Elements: 

menydh

Meaning: 
hill, mountain

penn

Meaning: 
head, end, top
Elements notes: 
penn 'head, top, end' + menydh 'hill'
Historic forms: 
Dunhevet 1086. Dunhavede c1160. Dunhefed c1200. Dunhevet 1242, c1250, Dunhefd 1274. Casteldounheved 1284, Duneheved 1302. Dounhevedburgh 1329, 1332. Donhedburgh 1400. Dounhed 1422. Dunheved alias Launceston 1556, 1627. Downehevette 1601.