Porkellis (EN) / Porthkellys (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Wendron
Hundred: 
Kerrier
Elements: 

kellys

Meaning: 
lost, hidden

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour
Elements notes: 
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + kellys 'lost, hidden'
Historic forms: 
Porthkelles 1286, 1302, Portkelles 1301, 1311, Porthkillis, Pordkellys 1326, Porthkellis 1617.