a market-town of the Ward of Leath, in the county of Cumberland. It is on the banks of the Tyne, in a picturesque district, abounding in mines of lead, whose produce is shipped from Hexham. It is 302 miles from London. The market is held on a Saturday. The population has been as follows: in 1801, 3626; in 1811, 5079; and in 1821, 5699.