Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Newhaven within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Newhaven.-- seaport town and par. with ry. sta., Sussex, at mouth of-river Ouse, 8 miles E. of Brighton -par., 933 ac., pop. 4009; town (also in Denton par.), pop. 4421; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank. Newhaven has acquired importance from being the chief port between Portsmouth and the Downs; is a bonding port and preventive station, and the chief place of embarkation for Dieppe, to and from which place mail packets ply daily. The port is much frequented, and is specially known as a harbour of refuge. In addition to the continental traffic there is a considerable coasting trade in coal, corn, timber, &c. (For shipping statistics, see Appendix.)
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Mecching, ancient name of Newhaven, Sussex.