Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Normanton, West Yorkshire
Normanton is a town in the civil parish of Normanton and Altofts, in the City of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. It is north-east of Wakefield and south-west of Castleford. The civil parish ext
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Normanton is a town in the civil parish of Normanton and Altofts, in the City of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. It is north-east of Wakefield and south-west of Castleford. The civil parish extends west and north to the River Calder, and includes the large village of Altofts. At the time of the 2011 Census, the population of the civil parish was 20,872. The Normanton ward of the Wakefield City Council does not include Altofts, but includes the civil parish of Warmfield cum Heath to the south-west of Normanton. The ward had a population of 16,220 in 2011. Normanton is home to the amateur rugby league Normanton Knights club in the National Conference League.
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Normanton is a town in the civil parish of Normanton and Altofts, in the City of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. It is north-east of Wakefield and south-west of Castleford. The civil parish extends west and north to the River Calder, and includes the large village of Altofts. At the time of the 2011 Census, the population of the civil parish was 20,872. The Normanton ward of the Wakefield City Council does not include Altofts, but includes the civil parish of Warmfield cum Heath to the south-west of Normanton. The ward had a population of 16,220 in 2011. Normanton is home to the amateur rugby league Normanton Knights club in the National Conference League.
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Background
History
The Domesday Book gives information on 'Norman-tune' as: <blockquote> In Normantune there are 10 carucates for geld, which 5 plows can plough. 2 thegns had 2 manors there T.R.E. Now, in the King's hand there are 6 villeins there, and 3 bordars, a priest and a church, with 3 ploughs, 3 acre of meadow. Pasturable wood (land) 6 furlongs in length and 1 in breadth. The whole of this land lies in the soc of Wachefelt, except the Church. T.R.E. it was worth 12s: now (it is worth) 10s.</blockquote> Normanton was originally surrounded by a moat, and in Norman times was the site of an enclosed settlement (chosen for its strategic view points across the surrounding area), and became known as 'Norman…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6970, -1.4160
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Normanton and Altofts
- Postcode
- WF6 1EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Official site
- www.normantontowncouncil.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Normanton, West Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Normanton, West Yorkshire?
- Normanton, West Yorkshire is in Yorkshire & the Humber, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.6970°, -1.4160°.
- Is Normanton, West Yorkshire wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Normanton, West Yorkshire. Check ahead for specific facilities.