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

Market Place

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025

1. Market Place Marker

Inscription. The Market Place was once entered from Highgate by two lanes. Cheapside and Mercers' Lane. Between them stood shops with the market cross and the pillory outside them in Highgate. The stocks stood behind the shops and the Moot Hall, serving as town hall and court room, was on the corner of Mercers' Lane. In 1754 the shops were replaced by a chapel, a covered market and, underground. the "Black Hole" a dungeon used until 1836.

Erected by Kendal Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 54° 19.711′ N, 2° 44.821′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is at the intersection of Braithwaite Brow and Stricklandgate on Braithwaite Brow. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Stricklandgate, Kendal, England LA9 4LY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is in 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: The Woolpack (within shouting distance of this marker); Kendal Market Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Elephant Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); New Shambles (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The New Shambles

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the history around Blackhall Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); 25 Finkle Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Angel Yard (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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