Trewennack

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Trewennack (Cornish : Trewedhenek) is a village northeast of Helston in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is on the A394 main road. [1]

The name of the village comes from the Cornish language words tre, meaning 'farm' or 'settlement', and Gwedhenek, a personal name. [2]

Cornish wrestling

Cornish wrestling tournaments, for prizes, were held in the garden at the rear of the Star Inn in Trewennack. [3]

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References

  1. Ordnance Survey get-a-map SW6802228850
  2. Akademi Kernewek place names - Trewedhenek
  3. Cornishman, 1 November 1883.

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