The ‘middle’ bridge of what was once part of Norton, now sits directly above the more modern development of Windmill Hill, and is known locally as Keepers bridge. Possibly names from different eras, as Keepers cottage sits by the bridge now, which exists on the site of the old groundskeepers cottage when the Norton Priory Estate still existed. The area here is now known as Windmill Hill following the new town development of Runcorn, but Townfield was the name of the bridge first when this specific area was still known as Norton and pilgrims could use it to travel to and from town across the open fields probably referring to Halton village locally as town. Now just the next two bridges traditionally are Norton bridges, but it still retains its name. At the time when the canal was built, the surrounding area was still largely medieval linear open fields, and the canal skirts the northern edge of the postulated open field hence the name. In the north west of England, ‘Townfield’ was used in the 18th and 19th centuries to denote a small surviving area of common field arable which remained after the rest of the townships common fields had been enclosed. The bridge is now the south eastern gateway to Big Wood for residents of Windmill hill, and provides a welcome link for Sandymoor residents to reach the Co-op on foot via Sandymoor lane. It does not appear to have gained listed status. GPS Coordinates: 53.341732, -2.670355