Maenporth
village · Cornwall
CornishAI-generated
Maenporth is a Cornish place name, likely meaning 'stone landing place' or 'stone cove'. It refers to a rocky inlet or a place where boats could land.
Word origins
- Maen
- Cornishstone(from maen "stone")
- Porth
- Cornishcove, harbour, landing place(from porth "cove, harbour")
Historical forms
Menporth