Greens Norton
In medieval times, the village was known a simply 'Norton' and was a royal domain of Edward the Confessor and later William the Conqueror. In the 14th century the whole village was sold to Sir Henry Greene for a total of 20 shillings hence the name Greene's Norton, which today is reduced to just Greens Norton.
St Bartholomew Church
The parish church is Saxon in origin. Its tall spire, last rebuilt in 1957, is a landmark miles around. The architect H R Gough rebuilt the chancel arch in 1882. There are monuments and a brass to members of the Greene family.
A good decription of the church is available at St Bartholomew church
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