Hoad Monument, Ulverston

Name: Hoad Monument
Address: Hill top, Ulverston, LA12 7LD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1229 585778

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Hoad Monument is a 100 ft tower at the top of Hoad Hill, to the north-east of Ulverston in the Furness area of north-west England. Paid for mainly by public subscription, the monument was erected in 1850 at a cost of £1250. It commemorates Sir John Barrow who was born in Ulverston in 1764. Sir John was a founder member of the Royal Geographical Society, and held various government posts in the 19th century becoming the Second Secretary to the Admiralty. ()

Coordinates: 54°12'9"N, 3°4'58"W

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Hill topUlverston LA12 7LD United Kingdom

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+44 1229 585778

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Hoad Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cumbria Way, Ulverston Canal, St Mary's Church, Holy Trinity Church.

0.6 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Cumbria Way, Ulverston
17 min walk • The Cumbria Way is a linear 112-kilometre long-distance footpath in Cumbria, England. The majority of the route is inside the boundaries of the Lake District National Park.
0.8 miSE
Canal
Ulverston Canal, Ulverston
20 min walk • The Ulverston Canal is a canal in the town of Ulverston, Lancashire, England. It is 1.25 miles long and runs from the town to the coast of Morecambe Bay. It is entirely straight and on a single level. It is an isolated canal and does not connect to the main canal network.
0.4 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Ulverston
11 min walk • Ulverston Parish Church is in Church Walk, Ulverston, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Furness, the archdeaconry of Westmorland and Furness, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with that of St John, Osmotherley.
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Ulverston
22 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is a redundant Anglican parish church in New Church Lane, Ulverston, Cumbria, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hoad Monument open?

Hoad Monument is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hoad Monument?

Nearby attractions include St Mary's Church, Ulverston (11 min walk), Ulverston Canal, Ulverston (20 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Ulverston (22 min walk).