ILAM, (Staffordshire) on the N. W. side of Ashbourn in Derbyshire, and near the eruption of the rs. Manifold and Hamps at
one mouth, after they have run for some ms. under ground. It was formerly the estate of the Ipstones; from whom it
descended to the Walkers, in whose name it continued many successions; but it was, in the last century, sold to Mr. Lau.
Wright, in whose posterity it was lately, if it be not still. This p. is noted for the tomb, well, and ash of St. Bertram,
who is said to have performed many miracles in this Co. The ash, which grows over the spring, is taken great care of by
the common people, who have a superstitious notion, that it is very dangerous to break a bough of it.