Hendravossen / Hendravossan (EN) / Hendrafosyn (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Crowan
Hundred: 
Pydarshire
Elements: 

-yn

Meaning: 
diminutive suffix

fos

Meaning: 
wall

hendra

Meaning: 
home farm
Elements notes: 
hendra 'ancient farm' + fos 'wall, dyke' + -yn diminishing suffix
Historic forms: 
Hendrafosen 1479, Hendrevosen c1490.