Hellesvean (EN) / Hellys Vian (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
St Ives
Hundred: 
Penwith
Elements: 

hen

Meaning: 
ancient, former

lys

Meaning: 
court

vian

Meaning: 
little, small
Elements notes: 
hen 'ancient, former' + lys 'court, administrative centre' + vian 'small, little'
Historic forms: 
Hellesmur 1284, Hellesbyghan 1327, 1370, Henlys 1361, Hellysm’ 1327, Helles 1568.