Harlyn Bay (EN) / Porth Arlynn (KW)

Type: 
Coastal Feature
Parish: 
St Merryn
Hundred: 
Pydarshire
Elements: 

ar

Meaning: 
facing, on

lynn

Meaning: 
pool, pond

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour
Elements notes: 
ar + lynn
Historic forms: 
Arlin 1208, c1250, Arlyn 1333, 1351, 1488, Erlyn 1440, Harlyn 1554.