Newnham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sutton Veny
Historical Forms
- Newenham 1242 FF 1268 Ass 1323 BM 1412 FA
- Neweham 1279 Ass
- Nywenham 1323 BM
- Niwenhamme 1413 FF
- Newname 1571 SR
- Newnham 1820 G
Etymology
Newnham (Kelly and old 6″) is Newenham 1242 FF, 1268Ass , 1323 BM, 1412 FA, Neweham 1279Ass , Nywenham 1323 BM, Niwenhamme 1413FF , Newname 1571SR , Newnham 1820 G.The name goes back to OE (æt þām ) nīwan ham (me ), v. ham(m).The site is immediately north-west of Sutton.