Newbold Comyn
Early-attested site in the Parish of Leamington Spa
Historical Forms
- Niwebold 1086 DB
- Newbalt 1258 Pat
- Nuebold 1279 Nott
- Neuwebaut Comyn 1289 Ass
- Neubolde Comyn 1327 SR
- Comynes Neubold 1385 Spencer
- Newbold Comon al. Comyn 1633 Recov
- Comyn 1258 Pat
Etymology
Newbold Comyn (6″) is Niwebold 1086 DB, Newbalt 1258 Pat, Nuebold 1279Nott , Neuwebaut Comyn 1289Ass , Neubolde Comyn 1327 SR, Comynes Neubold 1385Spencer , Newbold Comon al. Comyn 1633Recov . 'New building,' v. boðl . The manor was held by John Comyn in 1258 (Pat). “The original occasion of whose name is discovered by the later syllable bold , which in the Saxon language signifieth a House” (Dugdale 295).