a small market and borough town in the county of Westmoreland, 269 miles from London, 14 from Penrith, and 32 from Carlisle. It is on the river Eden, which nearly surrounds it. The assizes and the election of county members are held here. It returns two members to parliament. There is a corn market held on Saturday. The population in 1801 was 711; in 1811, 815; and in 1821, 999.