Newington
Major Settlement in the Parish of Newington
Historical Forms
- Niwantun c.1045 ASCharters 11th
- (æt) Niwantune c.1050 ASCharters 11th
- Nevtone 1086 DB
- Neuton' 1246–7 Ass
- Niwetune 1086 DB
- Niwenton' 1275–6 RH
- Nywenton' 1278–9 RH 1316 FA
- Newentone 1285 Ass 1316 Ch
- Newenton 1364 Ch
- Newington alias Newenton 1707 FF
- Newington St. Giles early18th ParColl
Etymology
'(At the) new tūn,' v. nīwe . St Giles from the church dedication.