Trewennack Explained

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]

References

50.1127°N -5.2473°W

Notes and References

  1. Ordnance Survey get-a-map SW6802228850
  2. https://www.akademikernewek.org.uk/place-names/content/trewennack Akademi Kernewek place names - Trewedhenek
  3. Cornishman, 1 November 1883.