St Lawrence olim Newland
Major Settlement in the Parish of St Lawrence
Historical Forms
- Niuuelandā, Niwelant 1086 DB
- La Newe(n)lond(e) 1303,1346 FA
- villa Sancti Laurentii 1235 Cl
- Seint Lorenz 1254 Ass
- St Laurence Danesie 1334 Londin
Etymology
Originally Newland , still preserved in East and West Newlands infra . The modern name is from the dedication of the church.