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| HER Number: | 28248 |
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| Name: | BOSKENNA - Early Medieval settlement, Medieval settlement |
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Summary
The settlement and manor of Boskenna is first recorded in the early 13th or 14th centuries.
Protected Status: None recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 28248
Monument Type(s):
Full description
The settlement and manor of Boskenna is first recorded in the early 13th or 14th centuries when it is spelt "Boschene" (b2). The element bod implies a settlement of early medieval origin. The name is Cornish and contains the elements bod meaning 'dwelling' and kenow meaning 'puppy' (b4).
<1> Gover, JEB, 1948, Place-Names of Cornwall (Bibliographic reference). SCO3402.
<2> Institute Of Cornish Studies, 1987, Place-Names Index (Bibliographic reference). SCO3621.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1970s, 1:10,000 OS Map (Cartographic materials). SCO4045.
<4> Padel, OJ, 1985, Cornish Place-Name Elements, 23, 50, 247 (Bibliographic reference). SCO4064.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO3402 - Bibliographic reference: Gover, JEB. 1948. Place-Names of Cornwall. |
| [2] | SCO3621 - Bibliographic reference: Institute Of Cornish Studies. 1987. Place-Names Index. |
| [3] | SCO4045 - Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1970s. 1:10,000 OS Map. |
| [4] | SCO4064 - Bibliographic reference: Padel, OJ. 1985. Cornish Place-Name Elements. 23, 50, 247. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Related records
| 28248.10 | Parent of: BOSKENNA - Post Medieval country house (Building) |
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