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- Kendal House was a historic property located near the River Thames in Isleworth, then to the west of London. It was constructed for the use of Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal, who had been the long-standing mistress of George I. After the King's death in 1727 she could no longer live at royal residences such as Kensington Palace.
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Get a glimpse of our past – from the day the Romans settled on the banks of the River Kent, to the intriguing story of Kendal Castle. From spectacular churches to our historic wool trade. Discover Kendal’s unique and varied story!
- Kendal Castle
This 13th century castle, built on a drumlin (a glacial...
- Kendal Castle
The impressive castle of 1241 on Castle Hill had six towers linked by curtain walls above a deep dry moat. This must have been an awe-inspiring sight to the folk in the little town below. An early engraving dating from the 15th Century appears on documents now in Kendal museum.
Kendal House was a historic property located near the River Thames in Isleworth, then to the west of London. It was constructed for the use of Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal, who had been the long-standing mistress of George I.
This 13th century castle, built on a drumlin (a glacial hill), was the seat of power and administration for the barons of Kendal for over 200 years, most notably the Parr family. Katherine Parr, the most famous family member and namesake for a local school, became Henry VIII sixth and surviving wife.
Kendal, once Kirkby in Kendal or Kirkby Kendal, is a market town and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. It lies within the River Kent 's dale, from which its name is derived, just outside the boundary of the Lake District National Park .
The town boasts a population of some 28500 (2021) and is home to a fair selection of shopping arcades. It also boasts two castles, two museums and a host of historical buildings and bridges. There are fine restaurants, quality hotels and a multitude of public houses.
Kendal Castle is a medieval fortification to the east of the town of Kendal, Cumbria, in northern England. The castle, which is atop a glacial drumlin, was built in the 13th century [1] as the Caput baroniae for the Barony of Kendal. By the 15th century, the Parr family owned the castle.
