The origin of the name Penwarden

The origin of the name Penwarden

variant of Penwarne

Cornish: habitation name from places in the parishes of Mawnan, Cuby, and Mevagissey, all so called from Cornish pen + gwern head, top, end + marsh, alder trees.

Variant: Penwarden (a place in the parish of South Hill).


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