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Page 97:-
a little to the right of which is a cavern eighteen yards
long, called the Fairy Kirk, in which the noise of the
cataract has an imposing effect: this and the Kettle, which
is then filled, are inaccessible at high floods. The finest
approach to this interesting scene is, by permission, up the
north side of the ravine, which is feathered with wood. The
bridges over this water further down, the church, and the
rectory, form some good pictures.
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Warnell Fell
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The road hence leads over Warnell Fell, having on the right
the Hall, once the seat of the Dentons, now belonging to
Lord Lonsdale, built on a hill-side, profusely scattered
over with wood, and its base laved by the Caldew. Welton on
the top of the hill, enjoys an extensive prospect of what is
generally allowed to be one of the pleasantest vales in the
county, that of Sebergham.
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Rose Castle
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ROSE CASTLE
The pedestrian, indeed, might pass down as far as Rose
Castle by the banks of the river, a route that would greatly
enhance his pleasure; but the tourist who possesses the
accommodation of a carriage, must be content with a passing
look of the vale as he proceeds along the heights, down
which the road presently descends to Rose Castle, the
episcopal seat of the Bishop of Carlisle. The Honourable and
Right Reverend Hugh Percy has nearly re-edified the whole
castle, which, from having been repaired at different times,
according
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-- "Fairy Kirk" -- Fairy Kirk
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-- "Howk, The" -- Howk, The
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-- "Rose Castle" -- Rose Castle
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-- Warnell Hall
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