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With its 18th & 19th Century houses and shops, set around its Georgian High Street, Norton retains a unique character. The village is one of several conservation areas in the Borough of Stockton.With the charming pond on Norton Green, overlooked by the 11th Century St Mary's Church, it is one of the region's most picturesque spots. John Walker (inventor of the friction match) is buried in the grounds of Norton Parish Church.
Within minutes of Stockton's bustling centre are many delightful, enchanting villages - a few of which include: Hartburn, Egglescliffe and Eaglescliffe, Carlton, Redmarshall, Hilton, Long Newton and Wolviston.
Popular with motorists on two or four wheels, and walkers alike the region has a wealth of scenic country roads, excellent footpaths, cycle routes, public houses and restaurants, renowned for quality and mouth watering dishes to suit any taste.
Historians will want to explore affluent Kirklevington, where grand houses nestle among the rustling trees. Not only does this village claim a superb church, complete with an intricately carved 13th Century chancel, but a little detective work will bring visitors to Castle Hill, known to Norman invaders and also an ancient stronghold of the Yorkshire Bruces.
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