St Loy's Cove (EN) / Porth Telow (KW)

Type: 
Coastal Feature
Parish: 
St Buryan
Hundred: 
Penwith
Notes: 
The settlement of St Loy is first recorded as “Saint Loybay” in 1580. when it is spelt "Saint Loybay". Other related records include Delowe 1387, and Delow 1400. The presence of these earlier spellings suggests a dedication to Saint Teilo, rather than Saint Eloy (Eligius).
Elements: 

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour

Telow

This refers to the name of a person: 
name
Elements notes: 
porth 'cove, harbour' + Telow personal name
Historic forms: 
Saint Loybay 1580. St Loy Cove c1810. Delowe 1387. Delow 1400