ALFRETON, (Derbyshire) 6 m. from Chesterfield, and 135 from London. The etymologists will have it to be Alfred's T. and
that it was founded by K. Alfred, 'Tis noted for nappy ale. The manor bel. to the Frescheville family, which has long
flourished in this Co. About 2 or 3 m. from hence, begin those moors, which extend a great way into the Co. and are very
dangerous to travellers, by reason of rocks and bogs. Here is a Fair, July 20. Mt. on M.