a market-town of England, Essex, on the left bank of the Chelmer, 17 miles N.N.W. of Chelmsford and 41 N.N.E. of London. It is an ancient town, and has a fine church, chiefly in the perpendicular style, places of worship for Quakers, Independents, and Baptists, a free grammar-school, national and British schools, almshouses, &c. Rope-making and brewing are carried on. Pop. 2556.