town in England, in the county of Northumberland, on the river Tweed, near the mouth of the Till, under the castle, which was anciently erected on a steep rock moated round, for the better security against the incursions of the Scotch moss-troopers. It is of great antiquity; and its old church has lately received repairs, and been made a decent place of worship. Antiquities have been discovered here. The church had the privilege of a sanctuary. The castle has been frequently honoured with the presence of sovereigns, particularly Edward I., here received the oath of treaty from John Baliol of Scotland. It has been a formidable structure, a great part of which is in ruins; the site of which, with its demesnes, consisted of 1030 acres.