BURTON, a parish, in the hundred of RHOS, county of PEMBROKE, SOUTH WALES, 3 miles (N.) from Pembroke, on the road from that town to Haverfordwest by Burton Ferry, containing 694 inhabitants. This parish is situated on Milford haven, and abounds with scenery in every part interesting and occasionally picturesque. Among the most interesting objects in the vicinity are the remains of Benton castle, on the western shore of the haven, probably erected by some of the Normans, as a border fortress for the protection of the territory which they had acquired on this part of the coast. It does not appear to have been originally of very great extent; and the present ruins, which, from their situation on the margin of an lestuary of Milford haven, have a truly picturesque appearance, consist principally of a lofty round tower, which, rising above the thriving plantations in the vicinity, forms a conspicuous feature in the landscape. The living is a rectory, in the archdeaconry and diocese of St. David's, rated in the king's books at £15. 12. 11., and in the patronage of Earl Cawdor for two turns, and Sir John Owen, Bart., for one; Earl Cawdor presented at the last vacancy, and has also the next presentation. A handsome and commodious parsonage-house was erected by the Rev. D. Bird Allen, the late incumbent. There are two places of worship for Baptists, and one for Wesleyan Methodists. Some trifling benefactions have been made for distribution among the poor, of which the principal is a rent-charge of £3, bequeathed by Mr. Morgan Owen, in 1776, which is annually divided among six poor men and women, in portions of ten shillings each. Burton Ferry, which is also called Pembroke Ferry, is held under the crown. The average annual expenditure for the support of the poor is £170. 15.