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Newark-on-Trent

town · Nottinghamshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

The name Newark means 'new work' or 'new fortification'. It likely refers to a new structure or settlement built by the Normans after the conquest.

Word origins

Newark
Old Englishnew work(from nēowe "new", weorc "work, fortification")

Historical forms

Newark