a market town in Wiltshire, three miles west of Salisbury. It was once so considerable as to give title to the county. It had formerly 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.