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Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland

Kirkby Lonsdale is a small town in Westmorland. It stands on the River Lune, whose dale gives it its name. The Devil's Bridge spans the River Lune in Kirkby. It was built in about 1370 of fine gritstone. The town is within the council area of Westmorland and Furness.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Westmorland
Lat, Long: 54.201991,-2.597035
Grid Reference: SD 6115 7863
Civil Parish: Kirkby Lonsdale CP
Council Area: Westmorland and Furness CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA

GBPN ID: 24802
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kirkby_Lonsdale,_Westmorland_24802

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