Boskennal (EN) / Boskenhal (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
St Buryan
Hundred: 
Penwith
Notes: 
Kenhal is thought to contain <kenow> ‘puppy’. Possibly from a personal name: Ceneu, Cenau. 1309 spelling used.
Elements: 

bos

Meaning: 
dwelling

Kenhal

This refers to the name of a person: 
name
Elements notes: 
bos 'dwelling' + Kenhal personal name
Historic forms: 
Boskenhal 1309, 1327, Boscanhal 1327, Boskenal 1345, Boskenghal 1362.