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Lonsdale and The Caves
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introduction
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This transcription is of the addendum about Lonsdale and The
Caves, from Otley's Concise Description of the English Lakes,
1823, 8th edition, 1849. The copy used is in the Armitt Library,
item AMATL:A1180
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Page 169:-
LANCASTER.
Skerton Bridge, River Lune, with Lancaster Castle and St Mary's
Church in the background.
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Lonsdale
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LONSDALE AND THE CAVES.
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Lune Valley
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IN speaking of the various paths by which the Lake District may
be approached, mention is frequently made of the line from
Lancaster up the vale of Lune through Kirkby Lonsdale to Kendal.
It has been suggested that the first portion of this route is of
sufficient importance to justify special description; and that a
few pages devoted to an account of the Caves and other natural
curiosities, which may be conveniently visited from Kirkby
Lonsdale, will also be acceptable.
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Lancaster
Lancaster Castle
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LANCASTER.- Dr. Whittaker, the eminent topographer and
antiquarian, pronounces Lancaster to be 'a highly favoured place,
distinguished by the beauty of its situation, the magnificence of
its Castle, and its rank as the capital of one of the most
populous counties in the kingdom.' The complaisance of
antiquarians, led by their father, Camden, has generally induced
them to consider this place as the Longovicus of the
Notitiae; but
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-- Lancaster
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-- Skerton Bridge
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