a market-town of England, in the county of Sussex, on a branch of the Arun, 14 miles N.E. of Chichester, and 49 S.W. of London. It is irregularly built, though clean and neat; and contains a market-house; courthouse; cruciform church, in the perpendicular style, with many relics of the Percies of Northumberland; Independent and Methodist places of worship; several schools, almshouses, and savings-bank; and a literary institute. Fairs are held here three times a year. In the vicinity of the town stands Petworth House, in the midst of a beautiful and well-wooded park, with a sheet of water in front of the mansion. It is a magnificent edifice, and contains a very fine collection of books, paintings, statues, and busts. The sword used by Hotspur at Shrewsbury is kept here. Pop. (1851) 2427.