Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Newent within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Newent, market town and par. with ry. sta., Gloucestershire, in NW. of co., on the Hereford and Gloucester Canal, 8 miles NW. of Gloucester, 7803 ac., pop. 2889; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank. Market-day, Friday. Newent (originally New Inn) is an ancient town, and was in former times a place of some importance. It is now a seat of petty sessions, and has mfrs. of linen fabrics and nails, and trade in cider and perry.
A village in Botloe hundred, in the county of Gloucestershire.