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Norton
Norton — village and civil parish in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Adwick · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Norton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,381 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.6330°, -1.1750°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Norton is a village and civil parish in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, on the borders with North and West Yorkshire. The civil parish also includes the villages of Campsall and Sutton; it had a population of 4,381 in the 2001 Census, increasing to 4,625 in 2011. The northern boundary of the parish is marked by the River Went, while the A1 Great North Road forms the western boundary.
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Background
History
The name Norton derives from the Old English norðtūn meaning 'north settlement'. Little is known about Norton until it was recorded in the Domesday Survey of 1086, when it probably had a population of 100 who were solely concerned with agriculture. During the medieval period that followed, Robin Hood was associated with Barnsdale Forest to the west whilst the nearby village of Campsall grew in importance, gaining a chartered market and Norman church. However, Norton gets few mentions in any surviving records from this time. At a later date, Norton Priory was developed on the banks of the River Went but this never grew to be particularly significant and was subsequently demolished following…
Description
In the 21st century, Norton serves as a commuter village for people working in the nearby towns such as Doncaster and Pontefract. It retains one pub, a Working Men's Club and one village shop. The only structure left of historic importance is the Grade II listed village water pump.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6330, -1.1750
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Norton
- Postcode
- DN6 9ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster North
- Population
- 4,381
- Nearest railway station
- Adwick — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1617610 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Norton, Doncaster (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norton?
- Norton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN6 9ES), in the parish of Norton.
- Is Norton free to visit?
- Yes, Norton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Norton?
- The nearest railway station is Adwick, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN6 9ES.