Meaning:
ancient, former
Helston (EN) / Hellys (KW)
Type:
Parish:
Hundred:
Elements notes:
hen 'ancient, former' + lys 'court, administrative centre'
Historic forms:
Henlistone 1086, Helleston 1175, 1186, 1208, 1245, - C15th, Heleston 1181, Henleston 1201, 1284, 1302, Heyleston 1284, Helliston 1331, Helston 1365, Hellys 1396, Helston 1428, Hailstoun alias Hellas c1540, Helles lateC17.
Cornish (1)