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Norton Priory is an Augustinian house founded in the mid-twelfth century in Runcorn, Cheshire, initially established as a priory before elevation to abbey status in the fifteenth century. The site was dissolved during the Reformation in 1536 and subsequently underwent significant archaeological investigation in the twentieth century, which revealed substantial remains of the monastic precinct including the church, cloister, and associated domestic buildings. The excavations uncovered important artefactual assemblages and demonstrated the layout of a major regional religious house. Today the fragmentary stone ruins, including parts of the gatehouse and walls, survive within landscaped grounds that form part of the Norton Priory Museum.
Augustinian Abbey known as Norton Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015603. View the official record →
Norton Priory is an Augustinian house founded in the mid-twelfth century in Runcorn, Cheshire, initially established as a priory before elevation to abbey status in the fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015603.
Augustinian Abbey known as Norton Priory is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015603.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 400m west of Sutton Fields Farm (3.7 km), New Manor Farm moated site (4.1 km), Daresbury (4.6 km).
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