*NEWPORT, (Cornwall) in the p. of St. Stephen's, near Launceston, of which it is a suburb, was so called of late years,
from a new gate built to it. The manor bel. once to St. Stephen's-Priory. K. Cha. II. gave it to Sir Will. Morrice, in
whose family it did lately, if it does not still, remain. It has sent members to Pt. ever since the 6th of Edw. VI. who
are returned by two officers, called vianders, that are chosen yearly at the Ld's. court.