Portscatho (EN) / Porthskathow (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Gerrans
Hundred: 
Powder
Elements: 

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour

skathow

Meaning: 
boats
Elements notes: 
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + skathow 'boats'
Historic forms: 
Porthskathowe 1592.