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Sir John Barrow Monument

Sir John Barrow Monument

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Sir John Barrow Monument

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Location: Ulverston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Charlie Cosh

October 7, 2023

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The Sir John Barrow Monument is a 30 metre tower at the top of the 133 metre Hoad Hill, at Ulverston. It commemorates Sir John Barrow (1764-1848), who was born in Ulverston and was a founding member of the Royal Geographical Society. He travelled to China and South Africa as a diplomat and held the post of Second Secretary to the Admiralty from 1804 until 1845. The monument is not a lighthouse: it has never had a functional light.

Nether House

January 13, 2023

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Known as Hoad (or Hoad Monument) locally.

Manny & Daisy

July 21, 2023

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Great little monument to walk up to. Great views from the top and easily accessible.

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