Newnham Hall
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ashdon
Historical Forms
- Neuuham 1086 DB
- Newenham 1212 RBE 1347 Cl
- Newenham Asshedon 1428 FA
- Niweham juxta Waledene 1212 RBE
- Neweham secus Weleden' 1218 Fees
- Newynham 1285 Ass
- Newenam 1303 FA
- Newnamhall alias Cloptons 1582 Ct
- Clopton 1361 Ct
Etymology
Newnham Hall is Neuuham 1086 DB, Newenham 1212 RBEet freq to 1347 Cl, Newenham Asshedon 1428 FA, Niweham juxta Waledene 1212 RBE, Neweham secus Weleden '1218 Fees, Newynham 1285Ass , Newenam 1303 FA, Newnamhall alias Cloptons 1582Ct .Either 'the new farm' or 'the new enclosure,' v. niwe , ham(m).Cloptons from the family of William Clopton (1361Ct ).