a market-town of England, in the county of Somerset, on a small affluent of the Brue, at the eastern foot of the Mendip Hills, 4½ miles E. of Wells, and 116 W.S.W. of London. It is an ancient place, with numerous narrow lanes, and one principal street, which is broad and lined with good houses. Near the centre is a market-place, in which there is a handsome hexagonal cross of the fifteenth century. On the east side of the market-place stands the parish church, a large edifice in the form of a cross. It is in the early English style, and has a tower and spire. There are also in the town places of worship for Wesleyans, Independents, Roman Catholics, and Unitarians. A free grammar-school, founded here in 1627, had, in 1854, 50 scholars; and there is a national school, besides various similar establishments, a literary institution, and almshouses. Various manufactures are carried on here, employing in all about 2000 hands. Silk, velvet, crêpe, and ribbons are the chief articles produced. An extensive trade is carried on in corn, for which there are weekly markets. Three annual fairs are held for cattle and cheese. Pop. 3885.