a market town in Wiltshire, three miles west of Salisbury. It was once so considerable as to give title to the county. It formerly had 12 churches; and Odo, brother-in-law to William I. was bishop of Wilton: only one now remains. It sends members to parliament, and is the place where the knights of the shire are chosen. It has a great manufactory of carpets, which are brought to high perfection. Wilton is famous for lord Pembroke's seat, so well known through Europe for its containing a grand assemblage of the productions of the greatest and most ancient masters in painting and sculpture.—Two fairs are held here annually.