Castle Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of East Bridgford
Historical Forms
- Aldewerch c.1230 Thurgarton
- in via de Fosse apud Aldewerke 1289 Ass
Etymology
Castle Hill marks the site of the Romano-British fort of Margidunum . Near here is marked in Gibson's edition of Camden's map (1722) Old-wark spring . The name means 'old fortification.' Earlier references to it are Aldewerch c. 1230Thurgarton , in via de Fosse apud Aldewerke 1289Ass . Cf. Newark supra 199.