Monument record 11375 - Former hamlet of Newbold
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Summary
The now lost hamlet of Newbold was first mentioned in 1220 as Neubold hamlet outside the Chester Bridge. Believed to have been located to the east of the bridge but within the liberties of the city, it was described in 1288 as a village and in the 17th century as a village in Handbridge. Place name evidence indicates the presence of a Newbold Lane (now Bottoms Lane or Meadows Lane) east of Handbridge while a field on the Meadows has been referred to as Newoldseye in the 13th century.
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Full Description
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, Vol 5.1: p57-58 (Book). SCH3228.
The now lost hamlet of Newbold was first mentioned in 1220 as Neubold hamlet outside the Chester Bridge. Believed to have been located to the east of the bridge but within the liberties of the city, it was described in 1288 as a village and in the 17th century as a village in Handbridge. Place name evidence indicates the presence of a Newbold Lane (now Bottoms Lane or Meadows Lane) east of Handbridge while a field on the Meadows has been referred to as Newoldseye in the 13th century.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. Vol 5.1: p57-58.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 41 65 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 5 2024 3:42PM