Wilton House River

Formerly the inhabitants of Wilton had the right of walking along the banks of the river in the park, but they are now entirely excluded, and can only by a very especial favour procure a sight of the house or grounds. The inhabitants are quite aware of the injustice which has been done them in excluding them from their ancient rights of walking by the side of the river in the park; but so powerful is a wealthy family in a small country place, that neither the corporation of Wilton united, nor any individual among them, would incur the risk of reclaiming the public right.