Have you ever wondered how to pronounce those fascinating Cornish place names? Now you can explore their unique sounds and stories right here!
This collection celebrates the rich heritage and identity of Cornwall through its place names. Listen to authentic recordings of locals pronouncing each name, and immerse yourself in the history, culture, and language that make Cornwall so special.
Whether you’re a visitor, a local, or simply curious, use our search or just list the place names and let the sounds of Cornwall guide you.
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Port Gaverne
Port Gaverne’s Cornish name is Porthkaveran and is sited on the north coast just east of Port Isaac. Historically, Port Gaverne existed as a port for sand and slate from Delabole. -
Praa Sands
Praa Sands (Witch or hag cove) can be found on Cornwall’s south east coast and lies within Cornwall’s National Landscape. The beach’s geological features have also gained it recognition as a Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Site (RIGS), after erosion exposed a thin layer of 2000 year-old peat once buried deep below the sand dunes. -
Ruthvoes
Ruthvoes is a village in mid-Cornwall near St Columb Major. Historically, it developed as an agricultural settlement with scattered farms. In the 19th century, local residents also worked in nearby mining and quarrying operations. The village grew modestly over time, with the establishment of basic services and housing, but remained largely rural. Today it functions mainly as a residential community within the surrounding agricultural landscape. -
Talskiddy
Talskiddy is a small village in mid-Cornwall that developed around agriculture and local trade. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it also supported nearby tin and copper mining, with some residents working in the industry. The village included a smithy, a few shops, and housing for local workers. Its population and development remained limited, and it has largely retained its rural character, functioning today as a small residential settlement. -
Tredavoe
Tredavoe, whose Cornish name is Trewordhavow, is a hamlet to the west of Newlyn. -
Tywardreath
Tywardreath is a village in southeast Cornwall that developed around Tywardreath Priory, a medieval Augustinian foundation established in the 12th century. The settlement grew with agriculture, local trade, and connections to nearby mining and port activities. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it benefited from nearby copper and tin mining and the Fowey River for transport. The village expanded gradually with housing, a church, and community services. Today it functions mainly as a residential village with historical landmarks reflecting its medieval and industrial past. -
Whipsiderry
Whipsiderry beach is adjacent to Porth beach and can be accessed at low tide from Porth but otherwise there is a stairway in the cliff. Unfortunately due to dangerous rock falls and contentious development above Whipsiderry, the stairway access to the beach has been closed. If you do gain access to the beach by walking either from Watergate Bay or Porth be very wary of more potential deadly rock falls. Also, check the tides carefully so as not to get cut off.