United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Ulverston
Sir John Barrow Monument
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Ulverston
Sir John Barrow Monument
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 71 hikers
Location: Ulverston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom
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.
October 7, 2023
Great little monument to walk up to. Great views from the top and easily accessible.
July 21, 2023
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