Kelynack (/kəˈlɪnək/,[1] from Cornish: Kelinek) is a settlement in west Cornwall, England, UK.
Kelynack lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
First recorded in the Domesday Book as Chelenoc, then Kelkennek (1284), Kellenyek (1286), Kellenek (1300), Kelleynek (1302), Kellenick (1346), Kalynack (1589 and 1732), Killenick (1842).
[5] Kelynack Board School (grid reference SW375294) was opened on 2 June 1880 with accommodation for one hundred children.
[6][7] In November 1882 a government inspector reported that the ″scholars are very neat and well-conducted; they are, of course, very backward; but a good beginning has been made.″[8] Pronounced (KEY – LIE – NACK) or pronounced (KELY (As in rely) – NACK)