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Gwenter (Cornish : Gwynstir) is a hamlet in the parish of St Keverne (where the 2011 census population was included), Cornwall, England. [1] [2]

Gwenter lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation, with the same status and protection as a National Park.

The name Gwenter comes from the Cornish language words gwyns, meaning 'wind', and tir, meaning 'land'. [3]

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References

  1. Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 204 Truro & Falmouth (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2009. ISBN   978-0-319-23290-3.
  2. Gwenter' Explore Britain
  3. Akademi Kernewek place names - Gwynstir

Coordinates: 50°01′06″N5°09′25″W / 50.0183908°N 5.156813°W / 50.0183908; -5.156813