English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Newsham

Early-attested site in the Parish of Bempton

Historical Forms

  • Neusom 13th Bridl 1285 KI 1300 YI
  • Newsom 1299 YI
  • Neusum 1303 KF
  • Newesom 1376 FF

Etymology

Newsham is Neusom 13th Bridl, 1285 KI, 1300 YI, Newsom 1299 YI, Neusum 1303 KF, Newesom 1376 FF. 'At the new houses,' v. Newsome supra 28. Newsham is now depopulated.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Major Settlement