ˈæshɛtən hˈɛld sˈɪvɪk ˈɑːfɪs ɪn bˈoʊθ lˈæŋkəʃɚ ænd tʃˈɛʃɚ, hiː wʌz dˈɛdᵻkˌeɪɾᵻd æz ɐ tˈoʊkən fɔːɹ fˈeɪvɚz ɹᵻsˈiːvd.
Assheton held civic office in both Lancashire and Cheshire, he was dedicated as a token for favours received.