town in Leicestershire, so named from a high mount or solid rock adjoining to the town, of a dusky red or sorrel-coloured stone, extremely hard. Of rough stones hewn out of this rock the town is built. It was noted formerly for its castle, and is seated on the river Stour, over which there is a bridge. It is 20 miles south-east by south of Derby, and 105 north-west by north of London. It contained 1502 inhabitants in 1811. W. Long. 1° 9'. N. Lat. 52° 45'.

Mounts of Piety, certain funds or establishments in Italy, where money is lent out on some small security. There were also mounts of piety in England, raised by contribution for the benefit of people ruined by the extortions of the Jews.