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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.