a municipal and parliamentary borough and market-town of England, county of Hereford, on the Lugg, a tributary of the Wye, 12 miles N. by W. of Hereford, and 137 miles W.N.W. of London. The town-hall, or "butter cross," is a quaint-looking structure of wood and plaster, erected about two centuries ago. The parish church is a handsome edifice, exhibiting the architecture of various periods, and surmounted by a tower 100 feet high. A free grammar school, founded by Queen Mary, has ceased to furnish gratuitous instruction, and is now a private school. Leominster has a considerable trade in wheat, hops, cider, and wool; and some manufactures of woollens, leather, hats, and gloves, for which last it was once noted. The borough is governed by a mayor, 4 aldermen, and 12 councillors, and returns 2 members to parliament. Registered electors 351. Pop. (1851) 5214.