Monument record 358/0/0 - Norbury Village
Please read our guidance about the use of Cheshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Mentioned in Domesday where it is linked with Marbury and Wirswall. All are given as berewicks or outliers of a manor. Total of five ploughs (1). Placename suggests a fortified settlement like nearby Marbury and Wrenbury, and Wybunbury and Prestbury further afield. No evidence for this fortification survives (2).
<1> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/354 Sawyer P & Thacker A 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<2> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, 3/109 (Y) (Book). SCH3228.
<2> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol .III p.109 (Book). SCH3228.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/354 Sawyer P & Thacker A 1987.
- <2> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. 3/109 (Y).
- <2> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. vol .III p.109.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 559 473 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ54NE |
| Civil Parish | NORBURY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NORBURY, MARBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 6 2015 9:56AM