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Page 130:-
whinstone. Within the circle, near Long Meg, four of them
form a square; and towards the east, west, and north, two
stones of greater magnitude are placed at a much wider
distance than the rest. On the east the hills terminate in
Cross Fell; on the west, Helvellyn, Mell Fell, and
Blencathra, are visible above the near ground, which is
composed of wild heathy commons.
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Litte Salkeld
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The road leads down the common to the village of Little
Salkeld, on the banks of the Eden, where Robert Hodgson,
Esq., has his residence, seated amongst pleasantly-wooded
grounds, interspersed with agreeable walks leading along the
banks of the water, and in some places scooped into caves,
affording cool retreats.
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Langwathby
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At the village of Longwathby the tourist will cross the Eden
by a good bridge of five arches, built in 1636. The church
is parcel of the vicarage of Edenhall, which is a mile and a
half further, and three miles and a half from Penrith.
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Edenhall
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Edenhall is the beautiful mansion of the Musgraves, lately
rebuilt of white stone in a style of classic elegance. The
rounds around it slope gently towards the river, and are
highly adorned with wood variously disposed. In the hall is
preserved a very curious and beautifully painted
drinking-glass, in an ornamented case: this is the 'Luck of
Edenhall.' The church, dedicated to St. Cuthbert, is a
singular and beautiful fabric; it has a low tower with
machicholated battlements, and contains several marble
monuments of the Musgraves;
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-- "Edenhall" -- Edenhall
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-- Langwathby Bridge
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-- "Longwathby" -- Langwathby
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-- Little Salkeld
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-- "Long Meg and Her Daughters" -- Long Meg and
Her Daughters
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-- St Cuthbert's Church
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-- St Peter's Church
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