a town of Lancashire in England, situated on the river Ribble, over which there is a handsome stone bridge. Here is held a court of chancery, and other offices of justice for the county palatine of Lancaster. It is noted for the defeat of the rebels here in 1715, when they were all made prisoners, and sent up to London. It contains about 11,887 inhabitants. W. Long. 2. 26. N. Lat. 53. 45.