Penwarne (EN) / Pennwern (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Mevagissey
Hundred: 
Powder
Elements: 

gwern

Meaning: 
marsh, alder marsh

penn

Meaning: 
head, end, top
Elements notes: 
penn 'top,head, end' + gwern 'alder marsh, swamp'
Historic forms: 
Penwern 1327, 1329, 1354.