NEWTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, or in-the-Willows, a market-town of England, county of Lancaster, 15 miles E. by N. of Liverpool, and about the same distance W. of Manchester. It has one principal street, which is broad, and lined with good houses; and on the site of the ancient market-cross an obelisk now stands. It possesses a neat parish church with a spire; an Independent chapel; and several schools. Cotton-mills, iron-foundries, glass-works, alkali-works, and brick-kilns are the principal manufactures, and give employment to the inhabitants. Races are held annually on a common not far from the town. Pop. 3126.