Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Kirkby Lonsdale within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Kirkby Lonsdale, market town, par., and township, with ry. sta., Westmorland, on river Lune, 12 miles SE. of Kendal and 253 miles from London--par., 35,945 ac., pop. 4026; town and township, 3254 ac., pop. 1733; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Market.day, Thursday. There are tanneries and corn mills. The neighbourhood is noted for its picturesque scenery.