Newark
Early-attested site in the Parish of Peterborough
Historical Forms
- Nieuyrk 1189 Ch 1332
- Newerc 1227 Ch
- Newerk 1308 Sparke
- Neuwerk 1323 FF t.Ed3 SR
- Newewerk 1330 Ass
- Newerk Gate c.1400 Rental
Etymology
Newark is Nieuyrk 1189 (1332) Ch, Newerc 1227 Ch, Newerk 1308 Sparke, Neuwerk 1323FF , t. Ed 3SR , Newewerk 1330Ass , Newerk Gate c. 1400Rental . 'The new fort or defence,' v. (ge)weorc and Addenda lii.