a market-town of England, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, on both sides of the Wharf, which is here crossed by a handsome stone bridge, 9 miles S.W. of York, and 185 N.N.W. of London. It is generally well built, and has straight, clean streets; a fine old parish church in the Gothic style, with a lofty tower; places of worship for Wesleyans and Independents; a grammar school, national schools, and an alms-house. There are quarries in the neighbourhood; and in the town markets and cattle fairs are held. Pop. 2527.