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Page 188:-
From Kirkby Lonsdale, the Tourist to the Lakes may proceed direct
to Kendal, but, if his time permit, a drive up the valley will be
found replete with interest.
Casterton Hall
A mile from Kirkby Lonsdale, on the eastern side of Lune, is
CASTERTON, the pride of Lonsdale. Two or three hours spent
amongst its woods, hermitages, gardens, cascades, and fountains,
will yield an ample store of enjoyment; and a visit to its
admirable scholastic institutions, established by The Rev. W.
Carus Wilson, will afford to the philanthropist a gratification
of no ordinary kind.
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Grimeshill
Middleton Hall
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Four miles further, on the left, is Grimeshill, the residence of
Wm. Moore, Esq., the representative of ancient Westmorland
family; and half a mile further, on the right, is Middleton Hall,
an excellent specimen of our ancient manor houses.
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Black Horse, Killington
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Cross the Rothay, and proceed up the valley, in a westerly
direction, to the Black Horse in Killington, or more commonly
'Scotch Jean's.' From the hill immmediately in front of the
house, there is a very splendid view of the vales of Lune,
Rothay, and Garsdale.
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Low Borrow Bridge
roman fort, Low Borrow Bridge
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Onwards, about six miles further we come to LOW BORROW BRIDGE. It
is situated in the northern pass of
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-- "Black Horse" -- Black Horse
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-- "Casterton Hall" -- Casterton Hall
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-- "Low Borrow Bridge" -- Low Borrowbridge
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-- "Middleton Hall" -- Middleton Hall
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