I don't think any magistrate will accept Kevin's arguement and will stick to modern English usage.

Don't forget that it applies ANYWHERE, even if you dance on the highway. Yes, the easement will mean that only the squire or bagman will be committing a criminal offence not every dancer in the side.

Bampton will be interesting. I assume that all the highways in the village can be licensed as one venue but presumably every single garden that is danced in will need its own license.