Newland Estate was a small township on the outskirts of Normanton existing since 1213 when it was established by King John as a preceptory of the Knight's Templars, which was later transferred to the Knights Hospitallers in 1256.
Newland Estate was a small township on the outskirts of Normanton existing since 1213. It was established by King John as a preceptory of the Knight's Templars. King John as a preceptory of the Knight's Templars was later transferred to the Knights Hospitallers in 1256.