Helstone (EN) / Hellys (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Camelford
Hundred: 
Lesnewth
Elements: 

hen

Meaning: 
ancient, former

lys

Meaning: 
court
Elements notes: 
hen 'ancient, former' + lys 'court, administrative centre'
Historic forms: 
Henliston 1086. Helleston 1195, 1344. Helleslond 1284, 1302. Helleston in Trigg 1297, Helleston 1301, Helliston 1379, Helleshom 1351.