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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Perranuthnoe
Perranuthnoe is a parish first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was called Odenol. By 1235 it was called Hutheno and with the 14th Century Church being dedicated to St Piran, the parish eventually took on its modern name of Perranuthnoe. -
Perranzabuloe
Perranzabuloe is a parish in north Cornwall named after St Piran. Early settlement was associated with Christianity and agriculture, centred on the medieval parish church. From the 18th to 19th centuries the area was heavily involved in tin mining, with several major mines operating near the coast. Mining declined in the late 19th century. The parish later developed through farming, coastal activity, and tourism, particularly around Perranporth. -
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. -
Portreath
Portreath is a coastal village and beach on Cornwall’s north coast, known for its sandy cove, dramatic cliffs, surfing and historic harbour, once a busy port for copper export. It now offers watersports, and scenic coastal walks to Tehidy Woods or Godrevy Point. -
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. -
Scilly Isles
The Isles of Scilly are a beautiful, tranquil archipelago off Cornwall known for their stunning white-sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, unique flora and rich history. There are excellent opportunities for walking, wildlife watching (seals, puffins) and exploring its five inhabited islands (St Mary’s, Tresco, St Martin’s, Bryher and St Agnes) together with numerous smaller islets. -
St Teath
St Teath (pronounced “Teth”) is a charming, historic village in North Cornwall known for its traditional cottages and Delabole slate clock tower. It has an ancient church dedicated to St Tetha (a 6th-century saint) and is located between the coast and Bodmin Moor, offering a mix of countryside and coastal access. It is a quiet village with a pub, post office and a rich Celtic Christian history featuring an early oratory site marked by a Celtic cross in the churchyard. -
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. -
Tideford (1)
Tideford, meaning ‘ford of the river Tiddy’, is a small village in east Cornwall.