Crackington Haven (EN) / Porthkragen (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
St Gennys
Hundred: 
Lesnewth
Elements: 

kragen

Meaning: 
sandstone

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour
Elements notes: 
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + kragen 'sandstone'
Historic forms: 
Crakhamphavene 1360. Crackington Horn 1826.