Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Normanton, West Yorkshire
In or near Ackton.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Normanton · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the museum in Normanton, West Yorkshire, the nearest railway station is Normanton, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for the location is WF6 1EZ. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
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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From the Wikipedia article
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
- Nearest railway station
- Normanton — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.normantontowncouncil.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Normanton, West Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Normanton Upper Cemetery
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Normanton, West Yorkshire?
- Normanton, West Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF6 1EZ), in the parish of Normanton and Altofts.
- What is 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
- How do I get to Normanton, West Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Normanton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF6 1EZ.
- How do I get to Normanton, West Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Normanton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF6 1EZ.