Hi Christine, There are many Gaelic names in south-west Scotland but 'penpont' isn't one of them; it's entirely British. It is derived from the old Brythonic language which wsas native to much of the area and means 'Bridge end' or 'Bridge head'. Which bridge is referred to is a matter of some speculation but possibly that over the River Scar. As a matter of interest if the name 'Penpont' was Gaelic it would be rendered 'Kin-drochet' Regards Roy ----- Original Message ----- From: "christine thomas" <christine@thomas7765.fsnet.co.uk> To: <DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 1:49 PM Subject: [D-G LIST] Penpont > I read all the listings with interest and live in hope that someone will refer to my TOOLAN family! What caught my eye were the recent listings about Penpont cemetery. Is Penpont a Gaelic word? The reason I ask is that Penpont in Welsh would mean "on top of the bridge" - is there a bridge near the cemetery? Sorry I can never help anyone with their enquiries but I enjoy looking in! From Chris South Wales > > > > ==== DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY Mailing List ==== > ********************************************************************* > If you have any problems with this list or any of its members please > contact the listowner....Tom Welch....tomas@directcon.net > ******************************************************************** >