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Tregathenan Reservoir

lake or loch · Cornwall

CornishAI-generated

This name refers to a reservoir. 'Tregathenan' is a Cornish place name, likely meaning 'homestead of Gathan'.

Word origins

Tre-
Cornishhomestead, settlement(from tre "homestead, settlement")
Gathenan
Cornishpersonal name(from Gathan "personal name")
Reservoir
Latinstorage place for water(from reservare "to reserve, keep back")