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Gilkes' water turbine factory

Key Words :- works

Address :- Canal Head North, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7BZ
Grid Ref :- SD 5184 9260
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.326687 , Long -2.74201
Local Authority :- Westmorland and Furness Council
Pre 1974 County :- Westmorland
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection

Description and History of Site:-

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Further Reading and References:-
https://www.gilkes.com/
https://www.cumbria-industries.org.uk/a-short-history-of-gilbert-gilkes-gordon-ltd/
https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Gilbert_Gilkes_and_Co


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