Portmellon (EN) / Porthmelin (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Mevagissey
Hundred: 
Powder
Elements: 

melin

Meaning: 
mill

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour
Elements notes: 
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + melin 'mill'
Historic forms: 
Portmelyn 1338, Porthmelyn 1359, Mill of Porthmellin, Porthmelen 1469.