Newport, Cornwall

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Newport ({{langx|kw|Porthnowyth}}) is a suburb of the town of Launceston in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Originally a separate settlement, Newport is immediately north of the town from which it is separated by the River Kensey.Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 201 Plymouth & Launceston {{ISBN|978-0-319-23146-3}}

Until the early nineteenth century, the Newport constituency elected two Members to the Unreformed House of Commons. However, the constituency was abolished as a rotten borough by the Reform Act 1832.{{cite web |title=The History of Politics: The Rotten Boroughs of England |url=https://juliaherdman.com/2017/04/21/history-of-politics-the-rotten-boroughs-of-england/ |website=Julia Herdman Books |date=21 April 2017 |access-date=10 August 2023}} A tucking mill was established in the 15th century by the Flemings at Newport. This was water-powered and continued in use for corn until 1968.Todd, A. C. & Laws, Peter (1972) The Industrial Archaeology of Cornwall. Newton Abbot: David & Charles; p. 231 Other notable buildings in Newport included the Newport Roundhouse which was completed in 1829.{{NHLE|desc=The Round House and Base of Medieval Market Cross|num=1195995|access-date=17 August 2023}}