Nornay
Early-attested site in the Parish of Blyth
Historical Forms
- Northene, Northenhee 13th Blyth
- Northenaye c.1280 ib
- Noryeneye 1295 ib
- Norney 1384 Cl 1513 FF
- Northney 1598 Depositions
Etymology
Nornay is Northene , Northenhee 13thBlyth , Northenaye c. 1280 ib., Noryeneye 1295 ib., Norney 1384 Cl, 1513FF , Northney 1598Depositions . This is OE bī norðan ēa , 'north of the water,' the hamlet being situated to the north of Blyth on the other side of the river Ryton. Cf. Norney (PN Sr 199).