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Perran Downs

village · Cornwall

CornishAI-generated

Perran Downs is a Cornish place name. 'Perran' refers to Saint Piran, the patron saint of Cornwall. 'Downs' indicates open, uncultivated land.

Word origins

Perran
CornishSaint Piran(from Peran "Saint Piran")
Downs
Old Englishdownland(from dūn "hill, down")