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Professor Christopher Norton is a leading scholar in medieval art and architecture at the University of York's Department of History of Art. His research focuses on ecclesiastical art across England and France, with special emphasis on monastic orders (Benedictines, Cistercians, Dominicans) and medieval stained glass. He has directed major projects including the reorganization of York Minster's St William window and the English Heritage-funded study of Trondheim Cathedral. Norton holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (FSA). He teaches courses on medieval architecture, monastic patronage, and York's artistic heritage.
- Grants: £105,385 grant for Cathedral of Archbishop Roger of Pont l'Eveque (2005-2016)
- Supervision: Guided over 10 PhD students focusing on medieval art, architecture, and material culture
- Publications: Authored/edited 59 works including Cistercian Art and Architecture in the British Isles and St William of York
His current projects include renovating York Minster's east window and reconstructing its 11th/12th-century structures. Norton collaborates internationally, combining archival research with hands-on conservation efforts in medieval monuments.
