Boconnoc parish is named after the Old Cornish for 'Dwelling place of Conoc'. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Bochenod. Boconnoc is situated in the Deanery and Hundred of West, to the North Broadoak (Braddock), on the East Lanreath, on the South St Veep, and on the west St Winnow. The parish essentially covers the Park and Estate of Boconnoc House. Three miles East of Lostwithiel; Boconnoc can trace its history back to the Normans. The village of Couches Mill lies three quarters of a mile South of Boconnoc House and 3 miles East of Lostwithiel.