Newnham Paddox
Early-attested site in the Parish of Monks Kirby
Historical Forms
- Niwehā 1086 DB
- Neuham earlyHy2 BM 1197 FF
- Newnham t.Hy3 ADii
- Neuenham P'va 1305 Ch 1429 Pat
- Parva Newenham juxta Kirkeby Monach' 1322 Abbr
- Colde Newenham juxta Monkenkirkeby 1416 FF
- Padox Newenham 1555 FF
- Newnham al. Paddock Newnham al. Cold Newnham 1629 Recov
Etymology
v. niwe , ham . “This place, by reason of another not farre off, which hath the same appellation, hath been antciently distinguished from that, by these severall additions; scil. Newnham juxta Kirkby -Monach , Newnham parva, Cold Newnham; and lastly Newnham Padox , by reason of a little Park formerly there, as 'tis like” (Dugdale 57).