List of standardised Welsh place-names in Pembrokeshire
The list of standardised Welsh place-names, for places in Pembrokeshire, is a list compiled by the Welsh Language Commissioner to recommend the standardisation of the spelling of Welsh place-names, particularly in the Welsh language and when multiple forms are used, although some place-names in English were also recommended to be matched with the Welsh. The list contains 323 entries, as of November 2023.
The list is based on recommendations provided by the Place-names Standardisation Panel, convened by the Commissioner, for expert advice on the standardisation of Welsh place-names. The panel bases their decisions on a set of guidelines (currently dating to June 2023), specific to Welsh settlement names (such as those of villages, towns, and cities) and topographic features (such as lakes, mountains and rivers). The panel does not cover house or building names, although similar principles could be applied to them or to names for new developments (for which the Commissioner offers their own advice to local authorities and housing developers).[1] The panel may also have used additional guidelines.[2]
The list was first published in 2018,[3] and took years to put together.[4] Upon creation, these lists were published under the Open Government Licence 3.0.[5][6]
In 2018, some of the recommendations in this list attracted local criticism.[7]
List[edit]
| Recommended standardised names | Other name/spelling not recommended | Type | Grid reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh | English | |||
| Aber-bach | Little Haven | Settlement | SM8512 | |
| Abercastell | Abercastell | Abercastle | Settlement | SM8533 |
| Aber-cuch | Aber-cuch | Abercych | Settlement | SN2440 |
| Aberdaugleddau | Milford Haven | Settlement | SM9005 | |
| Abereiddi | Abereiddi | Abereiddy | Settlement | SM7931 |
| Abergwaun | Fishguard | Settlement | SM9537 | |
| Aberllydan | Broad Haven | Settlement | SM8613 | |
| Albert Town | Albert Town | Settlement | SM9415 | |
| Amroth | Amroth | Settlement | SN1607 | |
| Angle | Angle | Settlement | SM8602 | |
| Arberth | Narberth | Settlement | SN1014 | |
| Begeli | Begelly | Settlement | SN1107 | |
| Bengal | Bengal | Settlement | SM9532 | |
| Bentlass | Bentlass | Settlement | SM9601 | |
| Bethesda | Bethesda | Settlement | SN0917 | |
| Blaen-ffos | Blaen-ffos | Blaenffos | Settlement | SN1937 |
| Boncath | Boncath | Settlement | SN2038 | |
| Bosherston | Bosherston | Settlement | SR9694 | |
| Boulston | Boulston | Settlement | SM9712 | |
| Breudeth | Brawdy | Settlement | SM8523 | |
| Bridell | Bridell | Settlement | SN1742 | |
| Broadmoor | Broadmoor | Settlement | SN0905 | |
| Broadway | Broadway | Settlement | SM8713 | |
| Brynberian | Brynberian | Settlement | SN1035 | |
| Brynhenllan | Brynhenllan | Settlement | SN0039 | |
| Burton | Burton | Settlement | SM9805 | |
| Burton Ferry | Burton Ferry | Settlement | SM9805 | |
| Bwlch-y-groes | Bwlch-y-groes | Bwlchygroes | Settlement | SN2336 |
| Caerfarchell | Caerfarchell | Settlement | SM7926 | |
| Caeriw | Carew | Settlement | SN0403 | |
| Camp Hill | Camp Hill | Settlement | SN1113 | |
| Camros | Camros | Camrose | Settlement | SM9220 |
| Capel Newydd | Newchapel | Settlement | SN2239 | |
| Carew Cheriton | Carew Cheriton | Settlement | SN0402 | |
| Carew Newton | Carew Newton | Settlement | SN0404 | |
| Carnhedryn | Carnhedryn | Settlement | SM7927 | |
| Carreg-wen | Carreg-wen | Settlement | SN2241 | |
| Cas-fuwch | Castlebythe | Settlement | SN0228 | |
| Cas-lai | Hayscastle | Settlement | SM8925 | |
| Cas-mael | Puncheston | Settlement | SN0029 | |
| Casmorys | Castle Morris | Castlemorris | Settlement | SM9031 |
| Casnewydd-bach | Little Newcastle | Casnewydd Bach | Settlement | SM9728 |
| Castelldwyran | Castelldwyran | Area | SN1418 | |
| Castellmartin | Castlemartin | Settlement | SR9198 | |
| Cas-wis | Wiston | Settlement | SN0218 | |
| Cei Lawrenni | Lawrenny Quay | Settlement | SN0106 | |
| Cilau | Cilau | Settlement | SM9439 | |
| Cilgerran | Cilgerran | Settlement | SN1942 | |
| Cilgeti | Kilgetty | Settlement | SN1207 | |
| Cilgwyn | Cilgwyn | Settlement | SN0736 | |
| Cilrhedyn | Cilrhedyn | Area | SN0034 | |
| Cilrhedyn | Cilrhedyn | Settlement | SN2734 | |
| Cipin | Cipin | Settlement | SN1347 | |
| Clarbeston | Clarbeston | Settlement | SN0421 | |
| Clarbeston Road | Clarbeston Road | Settlement | SN0120 | |
| Clunderwen | Clunderwen | Clynderwen | Settlement | SN1219 |
| Cold Blow | Cold Blow | Settlement | SN1212 | |
| Cold Inn | Cold Inn | Settlement | SN1005 | |
| Colston | Colston | Settlement | SM9828 | |
| Cosheston | Cosheston | Settlement | SN0003 | |
| Creseli | Cresselly | Settlement | SN0606 | |
| Croes Cas-lai | Haycastle Cross | Hayscastle Cross | Settlement | SM9125 |
| Croes-goch | Croes-goch | Settlement | SM8230 | |
| Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Settlement | SN0712 | |
| Crundale | Crundale | Settlement | SM9718 | |
| Crymych | Crymych | Settlement | SN1833 | |
| Crynwedd | Crinow | Settlement | SN1214 | |
| Cuffern | Cuffern | Settlement | SM8921 | |
| Cuttybridge | Cuttybridge | Settlement | SM9319 | |
| Cwmyreglwys | Cwmyreglwys | Cwm-yr-Eglwys | Settlement | SN0139 |
| Dale | Dale | Settlement | SM8005 | |
| Deerland | Deerland | Settlement | SM9810 | |
| Dinbych-y-pysgod | Tenby | Settlement | SN1300 | |
| Doc Penfro | Pembroke Dock | Settlement | SM9603 | |
| Dreenhill | Dreenhill | Settlement | SM9214 | |
| Druidston | Druidston | Settlement | SM8616 | |
| Dŵr Cwmwdig | Cwmwdig Water | Settlement | SM8030 | |
| Dyffryn | Dyffryn | Settlement | SM9437 | |
| East Williamston | East Williamston | Settlement | SN0904 | |
| Yr Eglwys Lwyd | Ludchurch | Settlement | SN1410 | |
| Eglwys Wen | Eglwys Wen | Eglwyswen | Settlement | SN1536 |
| Eglwys Wythwr | Monington | Settlement | SN1343 | |
| Eglwyswrw | Eglwyswrw | Settlement | SN1438 | |
| Fachelich | Fachelich | Settlement | SM7725 | |
| Felindre Farchog | Felindre Farchog | Settlement | SN1039 | |
| Felinganol | Middle Mill | Settlement | SM8025 | |
| Ffynnon-groes | Crosswell | Settlement | SN1236 | |
| Freshwater East | Freshwater East | Settlement | SS0198 | |
| Freystrop | Freystrop | Settlement | SM9511 | |
| Y Garn | Roch | Settlement | SM8721 | |
| Gelli | Gelli | Settlement | SN0819 | |
| Gignog | Gignog | Settlement | SM8824 | |
| Glandŵr | Glandŵr | Settlement | SM9825 | |
| Glandŵr | Glandŵr | Settlement | SN1928 | |
| Glanpwllafon | Glanpwllafon | Settlement | SN1743 | |
| Glan-rhyd | Glan-rhyd | Glanrhyd | Settlement | SN1442 |
| Glenowen | Glenowen | Settlement | SM9505 | |
| Y Glog | Y Glog | Area | SN2132 | |
| Great Honeyborough | Great Honeyborough | Settlement | SM9605 | |
| Guilford | Guilford | Settlement | SM9909 | |
| Gumfreston | Gumfreston | Settlement | SN1001 | |
| Gwastad | Gwastad | Settlement | SN0424 | |
| Hakin | Hakin | Settlement | SM8905 | |
| Haysford | Haysford | Settlement | SM9221 | |
| Hazelbeach | Hazelbeach | Settlement | SM9404 | |
| Henfeddau | Henfeddau | Area | SN2431 | |
| Herbrandston | Herbrandston | Settlement | SM8607 | |
| Hermon | Hermon | Settlement | SN2031 | |
| Hillblock | Hillblock | Settlement | SN0015 | |
| Hodgeston | Hodgeston | Settlement | SS0399 | |
| Hook | Hook | Settlement | SM9711 | |
| Houghton | Houghton | Settlement | SM9807 | |
| Hubberston | Hubberston | Settlement | SM8906 | |
| Hundleton | Hundleton | Settlement | SM9600 | |
| Hwlffordd | Haverfordwest | Settlement | SM9515 | |
| Jameston | Jameston | Settlement | SS0598 | |
| Jeffreyston | Jeffreyston | Settlement | SN0806 | |
| Johnston | Johnston | Settlement | SM9310 | |
| Lambston | Lambston | Settlement | SM9016 | |
| Landshipping | Landshipping | Settlement | SN0111 | |
| Lanesend | Lanesend | Settlement | SN0706 | |
| Lawrenni | Lawrenny | Settlement | SN0107 | |
| Leonardston | Leonardston | Settlement | SM9405 | |
| Leweston | Leweston | Settlement | SM9422 | |
| Liddeston | Liddeston | Settlement | SM8906 | |
| Little Honeyborough | Little Honeyborough | Settlement | SM9506 | |
| Little Milford | Little Milford | Settlement | SM9611 | |
| Llanbedr Felffre | Lampeter Velfrey | Settlement | SN1514 | |
| Llanddewi Felffre | Llanddewi Velfrey | Settlement | SN1416 | |
| Llandeilo | Llandeilo | Settlement | SN0929 | |
| Llandridian | Llandridian | Settlement | SM7824 | |
| Llandudoch | St Dogmaels | Settlement | SN1645 | |
| Llandyfái | Lamphey | Settlement | SN0100 | |
| Llandysilio | Llandysilio | Llandissilio | Settlement | SN1221 |
| Llanfair Nant-gwyn | Llanfair Nant-gwyn | Llanfair-Nant-Gwyn | Settlement | SN1637 |
| Llanfihangel Penbedw | Llanfihangel Penbedw | Settlement | SN2039 | |
| Llanfyrnach | Llanfyrnach | Settlement | SN2231 | |
| Llangloffan | Llangloffan | Settlement | SM9032 | |
| Llangolman | Llangolman | Settlement | SN1126 | |
| Llangwm | Llangwm | Settlement | SM9909 | |
| Llanhuadain | Llawhaden | Settlement | SN0617 | |
| Llanhywel | Llanhywel | Llanhowell | Settlement | SM8127 |
| Llanion | Llanion | Settlement | SM9703 | |
| Llanisan-yn-Rhos | St Ishmaels | Settlement | SM8307 | |
| Llanllawer | Llanllawer | Settlement | SM9836 | |
| Llan-lwy | Llandeloy | Settlement | SM8526 | |
| Llanmill | Llanmill | Settlement | SN1414 | |
| Llanreath | Llanreath | Settlement | SM9503 | |
| Llanrhian | Llanrhian | Settlement | SM8131 | |
| Llanstadwel | Llanstadwel | Llanstadwell | Settlement | SM9405 |
| Llanwnda | Llanwnda | Settlement | SM9339 | |
| Llan-y-cefn | Llan-y-cefn | Llanycefn | Settlement | SN0923 |
| Llanychâr | Llanychâr | Llanychaer | Settlement | SM9835 |
| Llwyncelyn | Llwyncelyn | Settlement | SN2042 | |
| Llwyn-drain | Llwyn-drain | Settlement | SN2634 | |
| Llwynhelyg | Withybush | Settlement | SM9617 | |
| Llwyn-yr-hwrdd | Llwyn-yr-hwrdd | Area | SN2232 | |
| Llys-y-frân | Llys-y-frân | Llys y Fran | Settlement | SN0424 |
| Loveston | Loveston | Settlement | SN0808 | |
| Lower Freystrop | Lower Freystrop | Settlement | SM9512 | |
| Lydstep | Lydstep | Settlement | SS0898 | |
| Maddox Moor | Maddox Moor | Settlement | SM9611 | |
| Maenclochog | Maenclochog | Settlement | SN0827 | |
| Maenorbŷr | Manorbier | Settlement | SS0697 | |
| Maiden Wells | Maiden Wells | Settlement | SR9799 | |
| Manorbier Newton | Manorbier Newton | Settlement | SS0499 | |
| Manorowen | Manorowen | Settlement | SM9336 | |
| Marloes | Marloes | Settlement | SM7908 | |
| Martletwy | Martletwy | Settlement | SN0310 | |
| Mascle Bridge | Mascle Bridge | SM9505 | ||
| Mathri | Mathri | Settlement | SM8731 | |
| Melinau | Melinau | Settlement | SN1613 | |
| Merlins Cross | Merlins Cross | Settlement | SM9900 | |
| Mesur-y-dorth | Mesur-y-dorth | Settlement | SM8330 | |
| Millin Cross | Millin Cross | Settlement | SM9913 | |
| Monkton | Monkton | Settlement | SM9701 | |
| Y Mot | New Moat | Settlement | SN0625 | |
| Musselwick | Musselwick | Settlement | SM8106 | |
| Mynachlog-ddu | Mynachlog-ddu | Settlement | SN1430 | |
| Mynwar | Mynwear | Minwear | Settlement | SN0313 |
| Nanhyfer | Nevern | Settlement | SN0839 | |
| New Hedges | New Hedges | Settlement | SN1302 | |
| Neyland | Neyland | Settlement | SM9605 | |
| Niwgwl | Newgale | Settlement | SM8422 | |
| Nolton | Nolton | Settlement | SM8618 | |
| Parrog | Parrog | Settlement | SN0439 | |
| Pelcomb | Pelcomb | Settlement | SM9218 | |
| Pelcomb Bridge | Pelcomb Bridge | Settlement | SM9317 | |
| Pelcomb Cross | Pelcomb Cross | Settlement | SM9117 | |
| Penalun | Penally | Settlement | SS1199 | |
| Pen-ffordd | Pen-ffordd | Penffordd | Settlement | SN0722 |
| Penfro | Pembroke | Settlement | SM9801 | |
| Penlanmabws | Penlanmabws | Settlement | SM8829 | |
| Pennar | Pennar | Settlement | SM9502 | |
| Pennar Park | Pennar Park | Settlement | SM9402 | |
| Penrhyn Castle | Penrhyn Castle | Settlement | SN1449 | |
| Pentlepoir | Pentlepoir | Settlement | SN1105 | |
| Pentregalar | Pentregalar | Pentre Galar | Settlement | SN1731 |
| Pentrisil | Pentrisil | Settlement | SN0634 | |
| Pen-y-cwm | Pen-y-cwm | Penycwm | Settlement | SM8523 |
| Penyfeidr | Penyfeidr | Settlement | SM8726 | |
| Pen-y-groes | Pen-y-groes | Penygroes | Settlement | SN1535 |
| Penyraber | Penyraber | Settlement | SM9537 | |
| Pill | Pill | Area | SM9105 | |
| Pisgah | Pisgah | Settlement | SN0406 | |
| Plain Dealings | Plain Dealings | Settlement | SN0518 | |
| Pleasant Valley | Pleasant Valley | Settlement | SN1406 | |
| Pont Arberth | Narberth Bridge | Settlement | SN1014 | |
| Pontfadlen | Merlins Bridge | Merlin's Bridge | Settlement | SM9414 |
| Pont-faen | Pont-faen | Pontfaen | Settlement | SN0234 |
| Pontiago | Pontiago | Settlement | SM9238 | |
| Pont-rhyd-y-ceirt | Pont-rhyd-y-ceirt | Settlement | SN2142 | |
| Pontyglasier | Pontyglasier | Settlement | SN1436 | |
| Pontyrhafod | Pontyrhafod | Settlement | SM9026 | |
| Port Lion | Port Lion | Settlement | SM9808 | |
| Portfield Gate | Portfield Gate | Area | SM9215 | |
| Portheiddi | Portheiddi | Portheiddy | Settlement | SM8031 |
| Porth-gain | Porth-gain | Porthgain | Settlement | SM8132 |
| Poyston | Poyston | Settlement | SM9619 | |
| Poyston Cross | Poyston Cross | Settlement | SM9719 | |
| Prendergast | Prendergast | Settlement | SM8024 | |
| Prendergast | Prendergast | Settlement | SM9516 | |
| Princes Gate | Princes Gate | Settlement | SN1312 | |
| Priory | Priory | Area | SM9007 | |
| Pwllcrochan | Pwllcrochan | Settlement | SM9202 | |
| Redberth | Redberth | Settlement | SN0804 | |
| Reynalton | Reynalton | Settlement | SN0908 | |
| Rhoscrowdder | Rhoscrowdder | Settlement | SM9002 | |
| Rhos-fach | Rhos-fach | Settlement | SN1128 | |
| Rhos-hyl | Rhos-hyl | Rhoshill | Settlement | SN1940 |
| Rhosycaerau | Rhosycaerau | Settlement | SM9137 | |
| Rhyd-y-Brown | Rhyd-y-Brown | Settlement | SN0621 | |
| Rhydygele | Rhydygele | Settlement | SM8524 | |
| Robeston Back | Robeston Back | Settlement | SN0715 | |
| Robeston Wathen | Robeston Wathen | Settlement | SN0815 | |
| Robeston West | Robeston West | Settlement | SM8809 | |
| Roch Gate | Roch Gate | Settlement | SM8720 | |
| Rose Valley | Rose Valley | Settlement | SN0000 | |
| Rosebush | Rosebush | Settlement | SN0729 | |
| Rosemarket | Rosemarket | Settlement | SM9508 | |
| Rudbaxton | Rudbaxton | Settlement | SM9620 | |
| Sageston | Sageston | Settlement | SN0503 | |
| Sandy Haven | Sandy Haven | Settlement | SM8507 | |
| Sardis | Sardis | Settlement | SN1306 | |
| Saundersfoot | Saundersfoot | Settlement | SN1304 | |
| Scleddau | Scleddau | Settlement | SM9434 | |
| Y Sgwâr | Square and Compass | Settlement | SM8531 | |
| Shipping | Shipping | Settlement | SN1108 | |
| Simpson | Simpson | Settlement | SM8818 | |
| Simpson Cross | Simpson Cross | Settlement | SM8919 | |
| Skerryford | Skerryford | Settlement | SM9214 | |
| Skokholm | Skokholm | Island | SM7305 | |
| Skomer | Skomer | Island | SM7209 | |
| Slade | Slade | Settlement | SM9416 | |
| Slebets | Slebech | Settlement | SN0215 | |
| Solfach | Solva | Settlement | SM8024 | |
| Solfach Isaf | Lower Solva | Settlement | SM8024 | |
| Solfach Uchaf | Upper Solva | Settlement | SM7924 | |
| Spittal | Spittal | Settlement | SM9723 | |
| St Florence | St Florence | Settlement | SN0801 | |
| Star | Star | Settlement | SN2434 | |
| Stepaside | Stepaside | Settlement | SN1307 | |
| Steynton | Steynton | Settlement | SM9107 | |
| Stop-and-Call | Stop-and-Call | Settlement | SM9338 | |
| Summerhill | Summerhill | Settlement | SN1507 | |
| Sutton | Sutton | Settlement | SM9115 | |
| Tafarn-sbeit | Tafarn-sbeit | Settlement | SN1812 | |
| Tafarn-y-bwlch | Tafarn-y-bwlch | Settlement | SN0833 | |
| Talbenny | Talbenny | Settlement | SM8311 | |
| Tangiers | Tangiers | Settlement | SM9518 | |
| Tegryn | Tegryn | Settlement | SN2233 | |
| Thomas Chapel | Thomas Chapel | Settlement | SN1008 | |
| Thornton | Thornton | Settlement | SM9007 | |
| Tiers Cross | Tiers Cross | Settlement | SM9010 | |
| Treamlod | Ambleston | Settlement | SN0025 | |
| Trecŵn | Trecŵn | Trecwn | Settlement | SM9732 |
| Trecŵn | Trecŵn | Settlement | SN1448 | |
| Tredemel | Templeton | Settlement | SN1111 | |
| Trefaser | Trefaser | Trefasser | Settlement | SM8937 |
| Trefdraeth | Newport | Settlement | SN0539 | |
| Trefelen | Bletherston | Settlement | SN0621 | |
| Treffynnon | Treffynnon | Settlement | SM8428 | |
| Trefgarn | Trefgarn | Treffgarne | Settlement | SM9523 |
| Trefgarnowen | Trefgarnowen | Settlement | SM8625 | |
| Tre-fin | Tre-fin | Trefin | Settlement | SM8332 |
| Trefwrdan | Jordanston | Settlement | SM9132 | |
| Tregetin | Keeston | Settlement | SM9019 | |
| Treginis | Treginis | Area | SM7224 | |
| Treglemais | Treglemais | Settlement | SM8128 | |
| Tre-groes | Whitchurch | Settlement | SM8025 | |
| Tregyddulan | Tregyddulan | Settlement | SM8936 | |
| Treleddyd-fawr | Treleddyd-fawr | Settlement | SM7527 | |
| Trelerw | Trelerw | Settlement | SM7724 | |
| Treletert | Letterston | Settlement | SM9329 | |
| Tremarchog | St Nicholas | Settlement | SM9035 | |
| Treopert | Granston | Settlement | SM8934 | |
| Treteio | Treteio | Settlement | SM7828 | |
| Trewyddel | Moylgrove | Settlement | SN1144 | |
| Triffleton | Triffleton | Settlement | SM9724 | |
| Trooper's Inn | Trooper's Inn | Settlement | SM9610 | |
| Tufton | Tufton | Settlement | SN0428 | |
| Tyddewi | St Davids | Settlement | SM7525 | |
| Upper Nash | Upper Nash | Settlement | SN0202 | |
| Uzmaston | Uzmaston | Settlement | SM9714 | |
| The Valley | The Valley | Settlement | SN1205 | |
| Wallis | Wallis | Settlement | SN0125 | |
| Waltwn, Dwyrain | Walton, East | Walton East | Settlement | SN0223 |
| Waltwn, Gorllewin | Walton, West | Settlement | SM8612 | |
| Warren | Warren | Settlement | SR9397 | |
| Waterston | Waterston | Settlement | SM9305 | |
| Wdig | Goodwick | Settlement | SM9438 | |
| Welsh Hook | Welsh Hook | Settlement | SM9327 | |
| West Denant | West Denant | Settlement | SM9013 | |
| West Williamston | West Williamston | Settlement | SN0305 | |
| Wolfsdale | Wolfsdale | Settlement | SM9321 | |
| Wood | Wood | Settlement | SM8521 | |
| Wooden | Wooden | Settlement | SN1105 | |
| Yerbeston | Yerbeston | Settlement | SN0609 | |
| Ynys Bŷr | Caldey | Island | SS1396 | |
| Ynys Deullyn | Ynys Deullyn | Island | SM8434 | |
| Ynys Dewi | Ramsey | Island | SM6923 | |
| Ysgeifiog | Ysgeifiog | Settlement | SM8027 | |
| Ystagbwll | Stackpole | Settlement | SR9896 | |
References[edit]
- ^ "Technical guidance". www.welshlanguagecommissioner.wales. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Guidelines for Standardising Place-names in Wales" (PDF). Welsh Language Commissioner. 19 June 2023.
- ^ School, Dr Dylan Foster Evans Head of. "Definitive list of Welsh place names published". Cardiff University. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Welsh Language Commissioner unveils place name list". BBC News. 2018-06-20. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Other resources: Place-names in Wales | GOV.WALES". www.gov.wales. 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Welsh Place Names". www.welshlanguagecommissioner.wales. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Cresselly or Creseli? Pembrokeshire place names could see new standardised spellings". Western Telegraph. 2018-06-26. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
