Heamoor [historic moor] (EN) / Hal an Hay (KW)

Type: 
Topographical Feature
Parish: 
Penzance
Hundred: 
Penwith
Notes: 
This relates to the historic moor where Heamoor village has now been built.
Elements: 

an

Meaning: 
the

hal

Meaning: 
marsh, moor

hay

Meaning: 
enclosure
Elements notes: 
<hal> 'moor, marsh' + <an> ‘the’ <hay> ‘enclosure’
Historic forms: 
la Hae 1277, Enhee 1560, Haye alias Anhaye 1619, Hay Moor 1663.