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HER Number:30100
Name:TRENETHICK - Medieval settlement

Summary

The settlement of Trenethick is first recorded in 1302 when it is spelt "Trevenedyk".

Grid Reference:SW 6680 2909
Parish:Wendron, Kerrier, Cornwall
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Protected Status: None recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 30100

Monument Type(s):

Full description

The settlement of Trenethick is first recorded in 1302 when it is spelt "Trevenedyk" (b1). The name is Cornish and contains the elements tre meaning 'estate, farmstead' (which implies a settlement of early medieval origin), and possibly meneth meaning 'hill' (b3). Trenethick is still occupied (b2) and contains a mainly C16 house (30100.1).


<1> Gover, JEB, 1948, Place-Names of Cornwall, 540 (Bibliographic reference). SCO3402.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1970s, 1:10,000 OS Map (Cartographic materials). SCO4045.

<3> Padel, OJ, 1985, Cornish Place-Name Elements, 163, 223, 313 (Bibliographic reference). SCO4064.

Sources / Further Reading

[1]SCO3402 - Bibliographic reference: Gover, JEB. 1948. Place-Names of Cornwall. 540.
[2]SCO4045 - Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1970s. 1:10,000 OS Map.
[3]SCO4064 - Bibliographic reference: Padel, OJ. 1985. Cornish Place-Name Elements. 163, 223, 313.

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

Related records

30100.30Parent of: TRENETHICK - Medieval coffin (Monument)
30100.40Parent of: TRENETHICK - Medieval coffin (Monument)
30100.20Parent of: TRENETHICK - Medieval cross (Monument)
30100.10Parent of: TRENETHICK - Medieval/ post medieval house (Building)