Newark was a hamlet of theparish ofSaint Mary the Virgin in theSoke of Peterborough in theUnited Kingdom. One mile and a half (2.4 km) north-east-by-east from the city centre; a portion was incorporated with themunicipal borough in 1874. The remainder formed part ofPeterborough Rural District from 1894 until 1926 when the city's boundaries were extended to include thecivil parish ofPeterborough Without.
St. Michael's church school was erected in the village in 1873 and had a chancel containing a stained-glass window and a font; divine service was held by the clergy of St. Mary's, Peterborough.[1] The population, includingEastfield, in 1891 was 388.[2]
Oxney Grange, a Grade IIlisted building dating to the 12th century, was destroyed by fire in 2003.[3] The estate of Oxney (or Oxanige) was originally purchased forThorney Abbey in 966 and was acquired bySaint Æthelwold in 972 for the revivedAbbey at Peterborough, in whose possession it remained until thedissolution of the monasteries.[4]
Agreyhound racing track was opened during 1931. The racing was independent (not affiliated to the sports governing body theNational Greyhound Racing Club) known as a flapping track, which was the nickname given to independent tracks.[5] The track raced on Monday and Friday day times.[6] The date of closure is not known.
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