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 Lord Audley and his esquires, which formerly ornamented the ancient erection.

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About 100 yards past this, looking to the left, a panoramic view of a portion of Staffordshire is obtained, which has all the appearance of a vast wood. Proceeding forward on the embankment, the country opens, and presents a scene of perfect enchantment. Betley Hall, the seat of William Tollet. Esq., is seen in the distance, amid park-like grounds. Betley Court, the residence of Twemlow. Esq., is immediately before you; and Betley Mere, a fine piece of water, adds much to the beauty of the domain, though unconnected therewith. The village of Betley is a little more to the south, it may be distinguished by the spire of its church, which is a prominent object in the landscape. Ravenshall is still more southward, and in the distance, crowning the hills, are the extensive woods of Grafton and Wrine Hill, the resort of foxes innumerable. The end of this Embankment, which is perhaps 30 feet high, brings us to the 49 post: it is followed by a short but deep excavation. A similar embankment, and another cutting of 300 yards in length, over which is one bridge, introduce us to the Madeley Embankment, one of the