Gorran Haven (EN) / Porthust (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
St Goran
Hundred: 
Powder
Elements: 

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour

Ust

This refers to the name of a person: 
name
Elements notes: 
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + Ust personal name
Historic forms: 
Porthjust 1374, Porthest 1529, 1556, Porteuste 1576, Portheast 1587, Gurran hone 1699, Gorran-haven 1748, Port East alias Goran Haven 1759, Porth East 1792.