Woodnewton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Woodnewton
Historical Forms
- Niwetone 1086 DB
- Neweton 12th Survey 1209 Seld13
- Newinton 1166 P(CR)
- Newenton 1196 FF 1220 Fees 1384 Cl
- Wodeneuton 1255 Seld13 1324 Ch
- Wode Neuton juxta Apthorp 1298 FF
- Wodenewenton 1305 FF
- Newton al. Wood Newton 1599 Recov
Etymology
'New farm,' v. tun . Distinguished from the other Northamptonshire Newtons by its situation within the Forest of Cliffe.