By 1667 Norton was a receiver of crown revenues for Durham, Northumberland and Richmond. In September of that year he got into difficulties and was called in for a review of his accounts. Proceedings were issued against his estate and he was put into custody, to be released on 16 September.'Minute Book: September 1667, 3–13 ', Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 2: 1667–1668 (1905), pp. 74–83. Date accessed: 31 January 2011 'Entry Book: September 1667', Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 2: 1667–1668 (1905), pp. 181–189. Date accessed: 31 January 2011 By September 1669 he was suspended from receiving rents for Northumberland and Durham and the archdeaconry of Richmond. 'Entry Book: September 1670', Calendar of Treasury Books, Volume 3: 1669–1672 (1908), pp. 661–668. Date accessed: 31 January 2011
