Memorials : 0
Location : Norton, Halton Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate : 53.3424120, -2.6796450
Description : This abbey, originally at Runcorn, was founded in 1133 by William Fitznigel, Baron of Halton, for a community of Augustinian canons. After the abbey moved to Norton in 1137, priory church was begun, and shows six phases of construction and alteration. Temporary monastic lodgings have been revealed dating to this first phase of construction. A chapter house was later added during the 13th century. In 1391, the priory was raised to abbey status. During the 15th century a tower house, known as the Abbot's Tower, was built. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII, the remains of the... Read More

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  • Where is Norton Priory?

    Norton Priory is located at Norton, Halton Unitary Authority ,Cheshire ,England.

  • Norton Priory cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    0 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Norton Priory?

    Latitude: 53.3424120
    Longitude: -2.6796450

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