Monument record 14946 - Site of Houses East of Norton Town Bridge
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Summary
Map
Type and Period (5)
- TERRACED HOUSE? (AD 18th Century to Second World War - 1700 AD? to 1940 AD?)
- COTTAGE GARDEN (AD 18th Century to Second World War - 1700 AD? to 1940 AD?)
- WELL (AD 18th Century to Second World War - 1700 AD? to 1940 AD?)
- PIGSTY (AD 18th Century to Second World War - 1700 AD? to 1940 AD?)
- HOUSE (AD 18th Century to Second World War - 1700 AD? to 1940 AD?)
Full Description
<1> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 307/2 1844 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.
The tithe map for the township of Norton depicts a row of three houses and their associated plots. They are described as cottages, gardens and pigcote.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ5582, 1881 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
This map depicts the house and gardens.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1896-1898, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ5582, 1898 (Maps and Plans). SCH3848.
The western-most house is no longer extant. A well is depicted c.16m south of it's former location.
<4> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ5582, 1910 (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.
Depicts the well, gardens and two remaining houses.
<5> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review, 106G UK 622/626 10/08/1945 or 106G UK 1186 21/02/1946 (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.
All buildings demolished.
<6> Bryant, A., 1831, Map of the County Palatine of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH2114.
The houses are depicted on this map.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SCH3266 Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 307/2 1844.
- <2>XY SCH2462 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ5582, 1881. [Mapped features: #52552 SJ5582, 1881; #52553 SJ5582, 1881]
- <3> SCH3848 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1896-1898. Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 in to 1 mile (1:2500). SJ5582, 1898.
- <4> SCH4361 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1909-1912. Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. SJ5582, 1910.
- <5> SCH4608 Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire. 106G UK 622/626 10/08/1945 or 106G UK 1186 21/02/1946.
- <6> SCH2114 Maps and Plans: Bryant, A.. 1831. Map of the County Palatine of Chester. 1 inch to 1 1/4 mile.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 558 821 (60m by 92m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ58SE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NORTON, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | SANDYMOOR, HALTON |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 27 2025 2:34PM