Newsome
Early-attested site in the Parish of Owthorne
Historical Forms
- Niuuehusu', Neuhuson 1086 DB
- Neusam c.1265 KF
- Neusum 1285 KI 1370 Pat
- Neusom, Newsom 1316 NomVill 1546 FF
Etymology
Newsome is Niuuehusu ', Neuhuson 1086 DB, Neusam c. 1265 KF, Neusum 1285 KIet freq to 1370 Pat, Neusom , Newsom 1316 NomVillet freq to 1546 FF. OE (æt þæm ) nīwum hūsum 'at the new houses,' v. niwe , hus . The name also occurs as Newsham and Newsholme infra 107, 243.