the capital of Warwickshire in England, and from which this county derives its name. It is very ancient, and supposed by Camden to be the place called by the Romans Presidium, where the Dalmatian horse were posted. It stands on a rock of free-stone, of which all the public edifices in the town are built. At the Norman invasion it was a considerable place; and had many burgesses, of whom 12 were obliged by their tenure to accompany the king in his wars. It is supplied with water brought in pipes from springs half a mile from the town, besides what it derives from the wells within it made in the rock: and it is easily kept clean, by being situated upon a declivity. Four streets, from the four cardinal points of the compass, meet in the centre of the town. The principal public buildings are St Mary's, a very stately edifice, an hospital, a town-house of free-stone, three charity schools, and a noble bridge over the Avon. It has had several charters; but is governed at present by a mayor, 12 brethren, 24 burgesses, &c. It is a very handsome populous town, and gives title of earl to the family of the Grevilles. W. Long. 1. 36. N. Lat. 52. 20.