a town of Norfolk, in England, situated in E. Long. 0° 33'. N. Lat. 52° 46'. It is a handsome, large, well-built corporation-town, and sends two members to parliament; is encompassed with a wall and a deep trench; and there are two small rivers that run through its streets, over which there are about 15 bridges. It is a trading place on account of its commodious harbour; is governed by a mayor, recorder, high-steward, 12 aldermen, and 18 common council-men. Formerly it was well fortified; but it has now only a battery of 10 guns. It has two churches, a very large chapel, and two dissenting meeting-house. Here are about 2000 houses, mostly pretty good ones, built with brick: the streets are narrow, but well-paved; it has a good market-place, with an elegant cross; and there are here some remains of monasteries.