Newark-on-Trent

Also known as Newark, Newark, Nottinghamshire, Newark on Trent, Newark upon Trent

Newark-on-Trent () or Newark is a market town and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district in Nottinghamshire, England. It is on the River Trent, and was historically a major inland port. The A1 road bypasses the town on the line of the ancient Great North Road. The population of the town was recorded at 30,345 at the 2021 census.

Key facts

COA wide.motto: Deo Fretus Erumpe (Trust God And Sally)
COA wide.notes: Originally granted to the Borough of Newark-on-Trent on 8 December 1561.
UK place.dial_code: 01636
UK place.country: England
UK place.map_type: Nottinghamshire
UK place.official_name: Newark-on-Trent
UK place.population: 30,345
UK place.population_ref: (2021)
UK place.civil_parish: Newark
UK place.shire_district: Newark and Sherwood
UK place.shire_county: Nottinghamshire
UK place.region: East Midlands

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Contents

Toponymy
History
Early history
Medieval to Stuart period
The Civil War
Georgian era and early 19th century
19th–21st centuries
Population
Geography
Governance
Newark Town Council
Education
Economy
Culture
Places of interest
Newark Torc
Churches and other religious sites
Transport
Media
Notable people
Actors/Actresses
Armed forces
Fine arts
Literature
Musicians/Singers
Politicians
Religion
Science and technology
Sports
Twin towns
Arms
See also
References
External links

Newark has a marketplace lined with many historical buildings and one of its most notable landmarks is St Mary Magdalene church with its towering spire at high and the highest structure in the town. The church is the tallest church building in Nottinghamshire and can be seen when entering Newark or bypassing it.