DOWN, or Down-Patrick, a town of Ireland, in the county of Down, is one of the most ancient in that kingdom. It is a market-town and a bishoprick, said to be erected in the fifth century by St Patrick, but is now united to the fee of Connor. Within 200 paces of the town, on the ascent of a hill, are the ruins of an old cathedral, remarkable for the tomb of St Patrick the founder, in which they say the bodies of St Bridget and St Columb are also laid. The town, which is seated on the south corner of Lough Coin, now called the lake of Strangford, is adorned with several handsome public buildings. Among the hills, and in many islands, are flights of swans and other water-fowl; and the Lough abounds with salmon, mullets, and other sea-fish. About a mile from this town is St Patrick's well, which many people frequent to drink at some seasons of the year, and others to perform a penance enjoined them by the popish priests. The linen manufacture is carried on here, as it is in several places in this country. W. Long. 5. 50. N. Lat. 54. 23.