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Former Kearstwick Institute


This former reading room and institute at Kearstwick was built in 1902. It was built by Henry and Olivia Bentinck of nearby Underley Hall in memory of Thomas Earl of Bective. The Institute closed in the 1990s and the building was converted into a residential dwelling. The Free Gothic style building is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Kearstwick Historic Buildings and Monuments in Kirkby Lonsdale 1902
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KEARSTWICK INSTITIUTE - List Entry
- 1902. Free Gothic. One-storey hall. Squared coursed rubble. Slate roof, hipped, with small gablets. Three chimneys, that to left with two round stacks. Almost symmetrical facade to road, with two …
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List number: 1318944
List grade: 2
County: Cumbria
Grid ref: SD6067279920
Unitary Auth: Westmorland & Furness

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