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Buerton Approach

Other OS name in the Parish of Aldford

Etymology

, a drive leading to Eaton Hall 148infra , created by the diversion and closure of Boat Lane supra . It is observed by Orm 2 ii 761 that the whole township was imparked and contained nothing but cottages and plantations and an approach to Eaton . Similar examples of ' improvement ' by Grosvenor of Eaton are to be observed in Eaton Park 148infra .