Porthilly (EN) / Porthhyli (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
St Minver Lowlands
Hundred: 
Triggshire
Elements: 

hyli

Meaning: 
brine, salt water

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour
Elements notes: 
porth 'cove, harbour' + hyli 'salt water, brine'
Historic forms: 
Porthillieglos, Porthylligres 1284. Porthilly 1296, 1299, Porthillieglos 1354. Porthylly Gres 1541.