Norton Tower

Norton Tower is a Grade II listed structure, likely built in the 16th century for Richard Norton. It is made of coursed gritstone and has a square shape, measuring approximately 10 metres by 15 metres. The corners of the tower rise to about 3 metres, although the walls have been slighted. The original entrance was probably located on the south side, and there are remnants of a fireplace and a stone newel stair on the east side, but no windows remain. The tower is situated among extensive earthworks and is part of a significant archaeological site that includes rabbit warrens, known as pillow mounds, and possibly prehistoric field clearance cairns to the south. This building served as a hunting lodge for the Nortons of Rylstone and Norton Conyers and was slighted following the family's involvement in the Rising of the North in 1569.