Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, Runcorn, England

1970 to 1971: Norton Priory Trust was formed and archaeologists began excavations.

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Fruit garden.

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Herb garden.

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Sculpture trail.

summerhouse

Feature created: 1750

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icehouse

statue

Feature created: 1391

The St Christopher statue has been described as an 'incredible piece of workmanship' and was probably commissioned in 1391 when Norton Priory was upgraded to Abbey status.

herbaceous border