Brane Moor (EN) / Hal Bosvran (KW)

Type: 
Topographical Feature
Parish: 
Sancreed
Hundred: 
Penwith
Elements: 

hal

Meaning: 
marsh, moor

bos

Meaning: 
dwelling

bran

Meaning: 
crow
Elements notes: 
<hal> 'moor, marsh' + <bos> ‘dwelling’ + <bran> ‘crow’ but probably a personal name in this case.
Historic forms: 
Brane Moor 1888 (OS, 6”, 1888) (Bond, 2009)