Newton Ferrers
Major Settlement in the Parish of Newton Ferrers
Historical Forms
- Niwetona 1086 DB
- Nyweton 1242 Fees796
- Niweton al. Niweton Fereirs 1306 Ipm
- Newenton 1249 Ass
- Newintone 1279 Exon
- Newenton Ferers 1328 Cl
- Newaton Ferys 1412 Exon
Etymology
'New farm,' v. niwe , tun . The manor was held by the family of Ferrers (Fees 796, Ass 176 m. 32, Ipm 1306).