Biscovallack China Clay Works (EN) / Priweythva Boskevelek (KW)

Type: 
Historic Site
Parish: 
Treverbyn
Hundred: 
Powder
Notes: 
possibly part of Wheal Martyn China Clay Works
Elements: 

bos

Meaning: 
dwelling

kevelek

Meaning: 
woodcock

priweythva

Meaning: 
clay works
Elements notes: 
<priweythva> 'clay works' + <bos> ‘dwelling’ + <kevelek> ‘woodcock’ – possibly used as a personal name here.
Historic forms: 
Biscovallack China Clay Works 1888 (OS 1888)