A History Of The Castle Of Halton And The Priory Or Abbey Of Norton: In Two Parts, Halton And Norton (1873)

""A History Of The Castle Of Halton And The Priory Or Abbey Of Norton: In Two Parts, Halton And Norton"" is a book written by William Beamont in 1873. The book provides a comprehensive history of two important landmarks in England, the Castle of Halton and the Priory or Abbey of Norton. The first part of the book focuses on the Castle of Halton, which was a medieval castle located in Cheshire, England. Beamont provides a detailed account of the castle's construction, its various owners and occupants, and the important events that took place within its walls over the centuries. The second part of the book focuses on the Priory or Abbey of Norton, which was a religious institution located in the same region. Beamont again provides a detailed history of the priory, including its founding, its various abbots, and its eventual dissolution during the English Reformation. Overall, ""A History Of The Castle Of Halton And The Priory Or Abbey Of Norton"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medieval England, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who lived and worked in these important landmarks.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.