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Page 19:-
building of English architecture, stands on Beathwaite
Green, its tower and spire rendering it a conspicuous
object. About two miles further on, near the high road is
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Sizergh Castle
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SIZERGH HALL,
The ancient castellated seat of the Stricklands, in the
midst of fertile grounds sprinkled with wood, which finely
contrasts with the wildness and sterility of the hill above.
Built in the days of feudal discord and border rapine, its
strong towers give it a formidable appearance; the interior,
however, is elegantly furnished, and the dining-room is
ceiled and wainscoated with richly carved oak. The Queen's
room is so called from Catherine Parr having once lodged in
it.
Hence the tourist will speedily reach
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Kendal
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KENDAL,
The largest town in Westmorland, seated on the west side of
the river Kent, beneath a lofty scar, opposite to the ruins
of the ancient castle. It is intersected by four principal
streets, one of which runs north and south, forming a busy
thoroughfare of one mile in length, and leading to the
Lakes. The houses are built of limestone, capable of
receiving a high polish, and covered with slate. The town,
although very ancient, has now a modern appearance, nearly
all the old houses having been
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-- "Kendal" -- Kendal
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-- "Sizergh Hall" -- Sizergh Castle
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-- "Levens Chapel" -- St John's Church
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