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Aikton Langdale A Topographical Dictionary of Yorkshire 1822

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Aikton, in the parish of Featherston, Agbrigg division of Agbrigg and Morley, liberty of Pontefract; (Aikton Hall, the seat of Sir Edmund Mark Winne, Bart.) 3 miles from Pontefract, 7 from Wakefield. – Pop. 72.

Sir Edmund Mark Winne, the seventh Baronet of this family, was born September 16th, 1762; succeeded his cousin, Sir Rowland, October 14th, 1805. – Creation, 1660.

Source: A Topographical Dictionary of Yorkshire By Thomas Langdale. Second Edition. Printed and Sold by J. Langdale; and sold by T. Langdale, Ripon. 1822.