a market-town of England, Berkshire, on the Kennet, 27 miles W.S.W. of Reading. It consists chiefly of one long street, in the centre of which stands the market-house. It has no manufactures of importance, but carries on a considerable trade in agricultural produce, by means of the Kennet and Avon Canal. It is also connected, by a branch, with the Great Western Railway. There is a free grammar school in the town. Market-day, Wednesday. Pop. (1851) 2255.