The Ness
Early-attested site in the Parish of North Muskham
Historical Forms
- Nes c.1260 Dale
- le Nesse c.1300 NewsteadB
- Nisse, Nessehill 1472 Rufford
Etymology
The Ness is Nes c. 1260 Dale, le Nesse c. 1300NewsteadB , Nisse , Nessehill 1472Rufford . v. næss . There is no hill here, but the name may refer to the land between the Trent and the small stream to the west.