Newstead
Major Settlement in the Parish of Newstead
Historical Forms
- Novus Locus in Sirwuda t.Hy2 Ch 1316
- (Canonici de) Nouo Loco 1169 P
- (Priore de) Novo Loco c.1190 BorRec
- Novus locus de Schyrewode 1267 Ebor
- del Newstede 1302 Ass
- Neustede 1317 For 1335 Pat
- Newested ib. (p)
- (in) silvis del Neustede 1368 Wills
- prior de Novo Loco al. Newstede t.Hy6 IpmR
Etymology
'New site,' v. stede . The place obtained its name at the time of the foundation of the Austin Priory here by Henry II.