Newton Reigny
Major Settlement in the Parish of Newton Reigny
Historical Forms
- Niweton' 1185,1190,1192–5,1203 P
- Neweton' 1250 Pipe 1250 Fees
- by Penreth 1354 Pat
- Newinton' 1201 P
- Neuinton 1202 CR
- Neuton' 1212 Fees
- Neutun' 1250 ib
- Neutonrey(g)ny(e) 1275–6 Ipm
- Reny 1278 Ass
- Reyner 1332 SR
- Newton Reynye 1316 Ipm
- Renye 1549 FF
- Ranney 1619 ExchKR 1650 ParlSurv
Etymology
'New tūn,' v. nīwe . This was held in 1185 (P) by William de Reigni .In 1212 (Fees), when the holder was John de Reingny , it is stated that the land was given by Henry I to Turstan de Reingny , ancestor of the then holder.