The Viscount of Newark is a title in the British peerage, created in 1951 for the 2nd Baron Newark, who was a prominent figure in the House of Lords. The title is associated with the town of Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire, England. As a viscount, the holder ranks below an earl but above a baron in the hierarchy of British nobility. The title is part of the wider system of hereditary peerages in the United Kingdom, which includes other ranks such as duke, marquess, and earl. The Viscount of Newark is often involved in ceremonial duties and may have a role in local community affairs, reflecting the historical significance of the title in British society.