Norton Observatory?

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I found this and wondered what anyone knew about this

July 1950 saw the retirement of Mr. Bagguley who had been secretary from the start of the Society 15 years previously. Plans were being drawn up for the proposed observatory and presented to the Council. This was a very difficult time for any sort of building work, owing to the shortage of materials after the end of the war and any plans were surrounded by red tape and limitations of how much one was allowed to spend within a certain time. Eventually, the plans were passed and the construction took place at a cost of £150. This was a substantial sum in those days and was raised entirely by regular donations of 5p and 10p from members. A deed for the lease of the land at Cowmouth Farm was signed and included the stipulation that the Society provide a fence to prevent the cattle getting too near the Observatory.