Normanton, Yorkshire
Normanton is a town in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. Normanton was originally surrounded by a moat, and in Norman times was the site of an enclosed settlement. The arrival of George Stephenson's North Midland Railway saw it become a railway and industrial town. Hanson House dates from the mid-15th century. All Saints Church dates from at least 1256 and is built in the perpendicular style. The town is within the council area of Wakefield.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.699814,-1.4155044
Grid Reference: SE386227
Police Area: West Yorkshire
Council Area: Wakefield
Civil Parish: Normanton CP
Country: England
GBPNID: 32951
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Normanton,_Yorkshire_32951
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.699814,-1.4155044
Grid Reference: SE386227
Police Area: West Yorkshire
Council Area: Wakefield
Civil Parish: Normanton CP
Country: England
GBPNID: 32951
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Normanton,_Yorkshire_32951

