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| HER Number: | 117097 |
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| Name: | MERTHEN - Medieval settlement |
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Summary
The settlment of Merthen is first recorded in 1186 when it is spelt "Merthin".
Protected Status: None recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Cornwall PROJECT ID: HF
- Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 117097
Monument Type(s):
Full description
The settlment of Merthen is first recorded in 1186 when it is spelt "Merthin" (b1). The name is Cornish and contains the element merthyn meaning 'sea-fort' (b3). Merthen is still occupied (b2).
<1> Gover, JEB, 1948, Place-Names of Cornwall, 504 (Bibliographic reference). SCO3402.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1970s, 1:10,000 OS Map (Cartographic materials). SCO4045.
<3> Padel, OJ, 1985, Cornish Place-Name Elements, 165, 282 (Bibliographic reference). SCO4064.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO3402 - Bibliographic reference: Gover, JEB. 1948. Place-Names of Cornwall. 504. |
| [2] | SCO4045 - Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1970s. 1:10,000 OS Map. |
| [3] | SCO4064 - Bibliographic reference: Padel, OJ. 1985. Cornish Place-Name Elements. 165, 282. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Related records
| 117097.20 | Parent of: MERTHEN - Medieval deer park (Monument) |
| 117097.10 | Parent of: MERTHEN - Post Medieval Manor House, Medieval Manor House (Monument) |
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