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Norton Priory is considered to be "a monastic site of international importance" and is "the most extensively excavated monastic site in Britain, if not Western Europe". [5] It is open to the public and run by a charitable trust , the Norton Priory Museum Trust.
Norton Priory is the former rectory of St Wilfrid's Chapel, Church Norton, West Sussex. [1] The building is claimed to be of mediaeval origin, but so altered that much of the history of its construction is speculation. [2] Some parts are from the 17th century, while a fireplace in the west wing bears the inscription "WL 1539". [2]
Edward II visited the castle for three days in November 1323, during which time he also visited Norton Priory. [6] A new gate tower was built between 1450 and 1457. [7] During the Tudor period it was primarily used as a prison, [8] an administrative centre, and a court of law. [9] In 1580–81 the castle was designated as a prison for Catholic ...
Initially the rectory continued to be at Norton, but in 1902 it was sold and a new one built on land adjoining the relocated church. This work was completed in 1903. The name of the old rectory was changed to Norton Priory. [20] The old church functioned as a cemetery chapel for the next few decades, standing in the middle of its graveyard.
The following is a list of the monastic houses in Cheshire, England.. Alien houses are included, as are smaller establishments such as cells and notable monastic granges (particularly those with resident monks), and also camerae of the military orders of monks (Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller).
Norman doorway in the undercroft of Norton Priory, built in local red sandstone Runcorn is an industrial town in Halton, Cheshire, England, on the south bank of the River Mersey where it narrows at Runcorn Gap. In the town are the 61 buildings that are recorded in the National Heritage List for England as designated listed buildings in the current urban area of Runcorn, including the districts ...
Drick's Bakery & Cafe held a soft opening in February at its Meeting Street spot in Norton Commons. Now, months later, it's closed. Months after opening, bakery at Norton Commons suddenly closes.
The association between St Christopher and Norton Priory is probably the result of the priory's proximity to the River Mersey. The priory stood 3 miles (5 km) from the Runcorn ferry where it crossed the river near Runcorn Gap. [16] The priory had an obligation to be hospitable to travellers, [24] and the saint is the patron saint of travellers ...