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 E. Munkton, is to the right.

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The village of Standeford is a little further on. It is not mentioned in the population returns. Still more to the westward, about three miles distant, is Chillington Hall, the seat of T. W. Giffard, Esq., one of the few "fine old English gentlemen" that are to be met with in modern times. The hall is surrounded by magnificent grounds, in which is a large artificial lake. To Mr. Giffard, Wolverhampton is indebted for the flourishing state of its races, and the consequent advantages to the town. To the left is Apsley Hall, now a farm house, occupied by Mr. Lovatt. From this high embankment an extensive view of the country is obtained. To the eastward the view is bounded, at several miles distant, by the high lands of Staffordshire; the intermediate country is like a vast garden, and presents the most happy combinations of wood and verdure. On the right, or westward, the prospect is equally striking, though more con- fined. The country is dotted with farm houses and villas, and the bills, rising in gentle undulations, complete a scene upon which the eye loves to dwell.

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Here is another beautiful view to the westward, which could not be seen from the former site.