Although it is commonly believed that the origins of the name
'Normanton' are Northman town or town of the Northmen,
the actual origins are more simply explained;
In Norman times, Haw Hill was the site of an enclosed settlement,(chosen for it strategic view points of the surrounding area), this settlement became known as 'Norman-tune', or 'Norman-ton', but records show Normanton existing from the middle of the eight century.

All Saints Church in Normanton has existed since at least 1256, thought to have been commissioned by Roger Le Peytivin of Altofts Hall, it has been re-built a number of times over the last 700 years, and has one of the oldest altar stones in England, the altar stone was discovered during remodelling work, concealed in the floor of the church.

In the early 20th century, Normanton was a large Railway Junction, serving as a important part of the transport infrastructure, for National and Local industries (including Coal and Bricks), although most of this was lost during the 1950's and 1960's, Normanton continued to be a Coal producing area until the 1980's.

The Normanton of today,is a centrally located distribution centre, served by three motorways, the M62 (Manchester to Hull (west to east)), the M1 (Main arterial motorway (North to South)), and the A1(M), Including large Multi-National companies such as Pioneer and ASDA (Walmart),

(Many Thanx to ANNETTE NICHOLSON FAMILY HISTORY site)

Ancient Family Names in Normanton include:
Bunnys of Newland
Torres of Snydale
Favells of Normanton
Smiths (Dodsworths) of Newland
Mallets of Normanton
Levetts of Normanton
Cockhills of Altofts
John Freston Esquire (D.1594)
(John Freston built a small hospital in Kirkthorpe,
and Normanton Grammar School, next to All Saints Church,
the building still exists but has been converted to cottages).
 

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