*CLITHERO, (Lancashire) 158 cm. 207 mm. from London, stands with its ruinous castle, built by the Lacys, at the bottom of
Pendle-Hill, near the source of the Kibble. 'Tis an ancient Bor. by prescription, but has several charters from K. Hen.
II. and others; and is governed by 2 bailiffs. On the adjacent Moor are frequent horse-races. It has a Mt. on S. and Fairs
Mar. 25, July 22, and Nov. 11.