Kendal in Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Angel Yard

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. Angel Yard Marker

Inscription. Angel Yard is all that is left of the Angel Inn which stood on this site until the 1980s. Once one of Kendal's oldest hostelries, its premises, brewhouse, stabling and outbuildings ran behind Lowther Street, an area now occupied by South Lakeland District Council's offices and car park.

The Angel Inn is said to have taken its name from 1745 when Bonnie Prince Charlie's troops passed through the town. Some soldiers broke into the Inn and the occupants fled, leaving behind a little child. On seeing an angel standing beside the child brandishing a drawn sword the soldiers ran away in fear of divine punishment.

Erected by Kendal Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1745.

Location. 54° 19.623′ N, 2° 44.852′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is on Highgate, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Highgate, Kendal, England LA9 4DA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally,

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it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kendal Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); Explore the history around Kendal Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); George Romney 1734-1802 (a few steps from this marker); The Bank of Westmorland (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the history around Highgate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Shakespeare Theatre (about 120 meters away); Sandes Hospital (about 120 meters away); 25 Finkle Street (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

2. Angel Yard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.