Kirknewton and Westnewton : The History

Standard works NCH XI (1922), 117-27, 142-57; Dixon 1985 II, 377-8, 466.

Prehistoric Archaeology

• Palaeolithic and Mesolithic (500,000 BC – 5000 BC) : Kirknewton And Westnewton
• Neolithic (c. 5000 BC – 2000 BC) : Kirknewton and Westnewton
• Bronze Age (2000 BC – 700 BC) : Kirknewton
• Bronze Age (2000 BC – 700 BC) : Westnewton
• Iron Age (700 BC – AD 70) : Kirknewtown
• Iron Age (700 BC – AD 70) : Westnewton
• Iron Age : Discussion
• Romano British Period And After (AD 70-500) : Kirknewton And Westnewton

Early Medieval Glendale

• Early Medieval Glendale
• Shires And The Concept Of The 'Multiple Estate'

Township and Parish, Barony and Manor

Before examining the medieval village communities of Kirknewton and Westnewton in detail, it is necessary to outline the various different territorial units within which they were incorporated, and which provided the framework for the development of the two villages.  ach of these units related to a different aspect of the settlements' communal relations, both internal and external.

• Kirknewton Parish and the Townships of Kirknewton and Westnewton
• The Barony of Wark and Manors of Newton
• Kirknewton, Westnewton and Newton in Glendale

The Components Of The Medieval Settlements

• Kirknewton : Village Layout
• Westnewton : Village Layout
• Kirknewton Tower And Manor House
• Church of St Gregory, Kirknewton : P F Ryder
  • Interior of Church of St Gregory, Kirknewton : P F Ryder
  • Discussion on Church of St Gregory, Kirknewton : P F Ryder
• The Hospital Of Great Newton In Glendale
• Watermill
• Kirknewton And Westnewton Population : The 13th - 16th Centuries

Later History

The later history of the Kirknewton and Westnewton villages, covering their transformation from the regular two-row village of the late-medieval/early modern era into its present form is traceable in maps, trade directories and photographs. The documentary evidence relating to the 18th century is summarised Dixon (1985, II, 377-8, 466).

• Kirknewton And Westnewton Population : 17th - 18th Centuries
• The 18th - 19th Century Remodelling Of The Villages
  • The 18th - 19th Century Remodelling Of The Villages : Kirknewton
  • The 18th - 19th Century Remodelling Of The Villages : Westnewton
  • Conclusions : Remodelling The Villages
• Kirknewton And Westnewton : 19th Century Population
• Bondagers
• Watermills : Kirknewton And Westnewton
• Transport and Communications
• The Alnwick And Cornhill Railway
• Kirknewton And Westnewton In The 20th Century

Kirknewton And Westnewton : Background Research Information

• Kirknewton And Westnewton : Appendix 1
• Kirknewton And Westnewton : Appendix 2
• Kirknewton And Westnewton : Bibliography
• Kirknewton And Westnewton : Historic Village Atlas