Norton Priory

Norton Priory is a historic site in Norton, Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It comprises the remains of an abbey complex dating from the 12th to 16th century. The priory was established as an Augustinian foundation in the12th century. It was raised to the status of abbey in 1391 and closed in 1536. Excavation of the site began in 1971, and became the...