Newton upon Derwent
Major Settlement in the Parish of Wilberfoss
Historical Forms
- Niweton' 1190,1194 P
- Neweton 1246 Ass
- Neuton, Newton 13th Kirkham 1233 Ebor 1504 FF
- Newton iuxta Derewent 13th Warter
- Newton on Derwent, Newton super Derwent 1371 FF 1447 Test
- Newton nere Darwent 1542 NCWills
- Bridge Newton 1610 Speed
Etymology
'New farmstead,' v. niwe , tun and Derwent supra 2.