ACTON, a large village in the county of Middlesex and hundred of Ossulton, about five miles from London. It was formerly frequented on account of some saline springs, which have now fallen into disuse. The grand junction canal, in its way from Uxbridge to London, passes through the parish. It is a rectory in the patronage of the bishop of London. The number of inhabitants in 1831, was 2453; in 1841, 2665; and in 1851, 2582.