Retew (EN) / Resdu (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
St Enoder
Hundred: 
Pydarshire
Notes: 
Medieval settlement now lies below spoil tips from Wh. Remfry
Elements: 

du

Meaning: 
black

res

Meaning: 
ford
Elements notes: 
<res> 'ford' + <du> black
Historic forms: 
hryt ar thugan 1049 Ritteu 1302 Retteu 1320 Retewe 1545 Retewe c.1546 {Oliver}