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 quarter of a mile each, or rather more, over one embankment of the same length, and another across Seighford meadows of two miles; we have, however, some objects to notice on our way.

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Sandon Hall, the beautiful seat of the Earl of Harrowby, lies about five miles to the right of this post (or westward). This noble mansion is erected on the site of an ancient fortified house, on the declivity of a considerable hill, from which an extensive and rich prospect is obtained. The erection is of stone, which was obtained from a quarry near the spot. In the grounds is an elegant Obelisk, erected to the memory of William Pitt. The remains of strong walls are traceable, and the moat which formerly surrounded it is still to be seen. Sampson EardwickErdeswicke [sic], the celebrated Staffordshire antiquary, was born in the ancient edifice. He died in 1603, and there is a handsome monument erected to bis memory in Sandon Church. To the right is Seighford Hall, Francis Eld, Esq., this gentleman keeps a pack of otter hounds, which occasionally have excellent sport.

The embankment is here across the Seighford meadows, in which are abundance of snipes; occasionally herons also may be found. The river Sow has for some time been on the left of the