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| HER Number: | 30859 |
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| Name: | NINNES - Medieval settlement |
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Summary
The settlement of Ninnes is first recorded in 1314 when it is spelt "Insula".
Protected Status: None recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 30859
Monument Type(s):
Full description
The settlement of Ninnes is first recorded in 1314 when it is spelt "Insula" (b2). The name is Cornish and contains the element enys meaning 'island' (b3). Ninnis is now represented by the subdivision of Lower Ninnes, and is still occupied (b1).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1970s, 1:10,000 OS Map (Cartographic materials). SCO4045.
<2> Pool, PAS, 1973, The Place-Names of West Penwith, 61 (Bibliographic reference). SCO4145.
<3> Padel, OJ, 1985, Cornish Place-Name Elements, 93, 284 (Bibliographic reference). SCO4064.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO4045 - Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1970s. 1:10,000 OS Map. |
| [2] | SCO4145 - Bibliographic reference: Pool, PAS. 1973. The Place-Names of West Penwith. 61. |
| [3] | SCO4064 - Bibliographic reference: Padel, OJ. 1985. Cornish Place-Name Elements. 93, 284. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Related records: none recorded
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