Porthcurno (EN) / Porthkornow (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
St Levan
Hundred: 
Penwith
Elements: 

kornow

Meaning: 
horns, corners (irregular plural)

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour
Elements notes: 
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + kornow
Historic forms: 
Porthe Cornewe 1582, Port Curnoe 1584, Port-Curnoe c1605.