a town of Herefordshire, in England, England, seated on the river Lug, which waters the north and east sides of the town, and over which there are several bridges. It is a large, handsome, populous borough; and is a great thoroughfare betwixt South-Wales and London, from which last it is distant 113 measured miles. In King John's reign it was burnt, but soon rebuilt. It was incorporated by Queen Mary, and is governed by a high steward, bailiff, recorder, 12 capital burgesses (out of whom the bailiff is chosen), and a town-clerk. Its market is on Friday, and its fairs, which are all noted for horses and black cattle, on February 13th, Tuesday after Midlent-Sunday, May 13th, July 10th, September 4th, and November 14th. The market was on Thursday till it was changed, on a petition from the cities of Hereford and Worcester, complaining of their loss of trade; since which, the vast trade it had in wool and wheat is much lessened. The best flax is said to grow here, and it has been equally noted for the best wheat, barley, and the finest bread. The inhabitants drive a considerable trade not only in the wool, but in gloves, leather, hat-making, &c. and there are several rivers in and about the town on which they have mills and other machines. Near its church are some remains of its priory; and on a neighbouring hill are the ruins of a palace, called to this day Comfort-Castle. It has several good inns, and sends two members to parliament, W. Long, 2. 45. N. Lat. 52. 20.