ASHBOURNE, urban district, Derbyshire, England, 13m. W.N.W. of Derby. Population It is pleasantly situated on rising ground between two small valleys opening into that of the Dove, and the beautiful scenery of Dovedale is not far distant. The church of St. Oswald is cruciform, Early English and later; a fine building with a central tower and lofty octagonal spire. Its monuments and brasses are of much interest. The town has a large agricultural trade. The making of corsets is a feature, and growing numbers are employed in the metal trades of the neigh bourhood. The local streams are in favour with trout fishermen. Ashbourne Hall, an ancient mansion, has associations with "Prince Charlie," who occupied it both before and after his advance on Derby in There are many associations with Dr. John son, a frequent visitor here to his friend Dr. Taylor, who occupied a house opposite the grammar school.