Newbrough
village · Northumberland
Old EnglishAI-generated
This village name means 'new fort' or 'new stronghold'. It is composed of the Old English word 'nīwe' meaning 'new' and 'burh' meaning 'fortified place'.
Word origins
- New
- Old Englishnew(from nīwe "new")
- brough
- Old Englishfortified place(from burh "fortified place, stronghold")
Historical forms
Niweburh