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Norman Castle, Stockport blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Castle Yard. Site of Norman Castle first mentioned during the rebellion against Henry II in 1173. Mound levelled in 1770 for town's first water-powered muslin mill which was demolished mid-nineteenth century for a cattle market and extension to the market place. Recorded plaque organisation: Metropolitan Borough of Stockport.

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