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Mill Brow
Mill Brow is a narrow lane in Kirkby Lonsdale, which starts at the junction of Market Street and Main Street, and descends from the town centre down to the River Lune. It was one of four main entry points of the town during medieval times. The Old Manor House is located on Mill Brow. The lane is within the Kirkby Lonsdale Conservation Area
The Medieval town was defined by four roads which met near St Mary's Church: Mitchelgate (originally called ‘Bichelgate’) came in from Kendal and the west. Fairbank came from the north and Scotland. Mill Brow led east to a ford across the River Lune and routes east, including towards Settle in Yorkshire. Main Street was the road to the Devil’s Bridge and roures south to Lancaster, along the west bank of the Lune.
