a town in the hundred of Ossulton, and county of Middlesex, two miles from London, on the high road to the eastern counties. The inhabitants amounted in 1801 to 2101, in 1811 to 2190, and in 1821 to 2349.

market-town in the hundred of the same name in the county of Kent, ten miles from London, on the Ravensbourne. Near it is a palace belonging to the Bishop of Rochester; and in it is an hospital for the widows of clergymen, who have, besides their dwelling, a pension of £60 per annum. The market is on Thursday. The inhabitants amounted in 1801 to 2700, in 1811 to 3011, and in 1821 to 3147.