a market-town of England, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, in a secluded vale enclosed by hills, 64 miles N.W. of York. It consists chiefly of one street, lined with stone-houses, and has an ancient parish church; Independent, Wesleyan, and Quaker places of worship; a free grammar school, national school, and poorhouse. Cotton and woollen fabrics are manufactured here. Pop. of the parish, 4574; of the town, about 2000.