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Norton Priory is a ruined Augustinian priory in Norton, Cheshire. The priory was founded in 1133 by William Fitznigel, baron of Halton, for a community of Augustinian canons. In 1391 the priory was raised in status to become an abbey. It was dissolved in 1536. The site includes the ruins of the abbey church, cloister, chapter house, dormitory, refectory, kitchens, Abbot's lodgings, latrines, drains, guest house, an early church building, a bell pit, a tile kiln, the monastic cemetery and an extensive surrounding water feature. Following the Dissolution, Sir Richard Brooke built a Tudor house on the site, incorporating part of the abbey. This was replaced in the 18th century by a Georgian house, demolished in 1928. The monument is within the council area of Halton.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1015603.

Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.34251,-2.6793579
Grid Reference: SJ 5486 8306
Council Area: Halton CA
Strategic Authority Area: Liverpool City Region SA
Police Area: Cheshire PA

GBPN ID: 319489
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Norton_Priory,_Cheshire_319489

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