Newton Regis
Major Settlement in the Parish of Newton Regis
Historical Forms
- Newintone 1155 RBE 1175 P
- Niwentone 1159 P
- Niwetone 1189 P
- Kyngesneuton 1259 Pat
- Neuton Regis 1291 Tax
- Kings Newton al. Newton in the Thistles 1654 FF 1674,1676 Deed
Etymology
'New farm,' v. tun . It was originally a member of Seckington (Dugdale 811) and may have been a 'new' settlement in that manor. It was royal demesne until 5 Hy 2 (ib.). In the Thistles must describe its position in poor or rough pasture land.
Places in the same Parish
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