a town of Westmoreland, seated in a valley, among hills, on the west side of the river Eden or Ken, over which there are two stone bridges, and one of wood, which leads to the castle, now in ruins. It is a large handsome place; and has two long streets, which cross each other. The church is a spacious structure, supported by five rows of pillars, and 12 chapels of ease belonging to it. The free-school stands on the side of the church-yard; and is well endowed, having exhibitions to Queen's-college in Oxford. It is noted for its manufactures of cotton, druggets, hats, and stockings.—The castle is remarkable for being the birthplace of Catherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII. The different branches of the woollen manufacture were established here by certain Flemings as far back as the reign of Edward III. who encouraged them to settle both at Kendal and Colchester. W. Long. 2. 40.