a market-town of Hampshire, in the hundred of its own name, ninety-two miles from London. It is situated on the river Avon, on the borders of the New Forest. There are some manufactures of printed linen and calico. The market is held on Friday. The population amounted in 1801 to 2335, in 1811 to 2259, in 1821 to 2444, and in 1831 to 2611.