Stockport in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Heaton Norris

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 10, 2026

1. Heaton Norris Marker

Inscription. The designation Norrey or Norres came from the family name of the le Norreys in 1364. Heaton. Norris was part of the Manchester barony of the Grelley family, but between 1162 and 1180 it belonged to William le Norreys. In the early 13th century Heaton Norris was a sub manor of Manchester, encompassing what we know now as the Four Heatons. The area reverted back to the manor of Manchester around 1280.

The township stretched from Cringle Brook in the north to the river Mersey in the south which is a distance of approximately two miles. The south east part has long been a part of Stockport since 1832 when it was included in the Parliamentary borough and in the municipal borough in 1835 when a distinct ward was formed.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1364.

Location. 53° 25.543′ N, 2° 10.753′ W. Marker is in Stockport, England, in Greater Manchester. It can be reached from Heaton Moor Road. On the platform at the Heaton Chapel train station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Heaton Moor Road, Stockport,

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England SK4 4RL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sir John Alcock (here, next to this marker); Heaton Chapel (here, next to this marker); Heaton Mersey (here, next to this marker); Heaton Moor (here, next to this marker); Cecil Kimber (a few steps from this marker); Heaton Chapel Station (a few steps from this marker); Heaton Chapel, Bank Chambers (within shouting distance of this marker); Heaton Chapel, St Thomas' Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockport.

Train station platform mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 10, 2026

2. Train station platform mural

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.