Newtown
Early-attested site in the Parish of Muncaster
Historical Forms
- Newton, Neweton 1509–10 LP
Etymology
'New tūn.'
It has been suggested by the Rev. W. S. Sykes (CW xxvi, 85) that this is identical with the Editheknot in Ravenglas on which Conishead Priory received land from a local grantor (Dugdale 558). The latter name means 'Edith 's hill,' from the OE feminine personal name Ēadgȳþ , and cnotta (under knǫtt ).