Sir John Barrow Monument

The Sir John Barrow Monument, Ulverston was built in 1850 by public subscription as a memorial to Sir John Barrow, a famous son of the town.  It was modelled on the Eddystone Lightouse built by John Smeaton and stands overlooking Ulverston and Morecambe Bay.  After many years of facing the elements on the top of Hoad Hill the Monument was in need of repair.

The Heritage Lottery fund awarded Ulverston Town Council £891,000 towards the restoration of the Sir John Barrow Monument on Hoad Hill. The total project cost is £1,120,000.  The friends of Sir John Barrow Monument have raised a significant amount of money towards the project.  The remainder of the money is from South Lakeland District Council,  Ulverston & Low Furness Market Town Initiative, Lake District Peninsulas Tourism Partnership, Ulverston Community Partnership and Cumbria County Council.

An extensive programme of repair and refurbishment has been completed and the Monument re-opened in August 2010.  Some of the funding supported projects to improve access, including the installation of a web cams, improved signage, learning opportunities for young people, improvements to the lower level paths and access at Ladies Walk.  Specially organised events for schools together with access days for people with disabilities are being organised.

The Monument was closed in 2003 because of severe water damage and  Ulverston Town Council (the owners of the monument) are anxious to re-open it for the community and visitors as soon as possible.  South Lakeland District Council worked closely with Ulverston Town Council to take this project forward.  

The Monument is now opened to the public whenever the flag is flying at the top of Hoad Hill.  For more information about the Monument visit www.ulverstoncouncil.org.uk