BURTON-upon-URE, a township in the parish of
MASHAM, eastern division of the wapentake of HANG,
North riding of the county of YORK, l mile (N.) from
Masham, containing 170 inhabitants. This township is
chiefly composed of dispersed farm-houses, one of
which is called High Burton, another Low Burton Hall,
and a third Burton House. At a place called Aldborough
was the ancient castle of William le Gros, Earl of Albemarle,
who, for having gained the battle of the Standard,
was created Earl of York, in 1138.