NORMANTON, (Rutland) on the E. side of the Vale of Catmose, bel. soon after the conquest to the Normanviles, then to the
Basings; from whom it passed by marriage, in the R. of Hen. VI. to the Mackworths; the last of whom, Sir Thomas, sold it
to the late Sir Gilbert Heathcote; whose son, Sir John, now enjoys it, and has lately built an elegant house here.