Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen is a small market town in Cumbria, in the traditional county of Westmorland, England. It is located on the A685 at {{gbmapping|NY774085}} in the north of the area known as Mallerstang. The River Eden passes East of the town centre.

Related Topics:
Cumbria - Westmorland - England - Mallerstang - River Eden

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The town is notable for the large parish church, known locally as the "Cathedral of the Dales", which contains a relief of the Norse god Loki who is shown bound and chained.

Related Topics:
Norse - Loki

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The town holds weekly markets and the there are a number of antique shops located in the town, which also serves as a base for walking tours of the Dales.

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The town in mentioned as being located near Devils Hole.

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