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134-136 Highgate

 
 
134-136 Highgate Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025
1. 134-136 Highgate Marker
Inscription. These two houses were built on the site of some old weaving shops by John Davidson of Hill Top in about 1798. Their elegant fronts are typical of the work of Kendal architect Francis Webster.
 
Erected by Kendal Civic Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
 
Location. 54° 19.439′ N, 2° 44.842′ W. Marker is in Kendal, England, in Westmorland and Furness. It is at the intersection of Highgate and Captain French Lane, on the left when traveling north on Highgate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 134 Highgate, Kendal, England LA9, 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: Bishop Blaize Inn (a few steps from this marker); Explore the history around Gillinggate (within shouting distance of this marker); Oddfellows Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Kirkland (about 120 meters away); Dr Manning's Yard (about 180 meters away); Sandes Hospital (about 210 meters away); Shakespeare Theatre (about 240 meters away); Explore the history around Highgate (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kendal.
 
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134-136 Highgate Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 12, 2025
2. 134-136 Highgate Marker
 
 
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 75 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. 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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