Hoad Monument
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Hoad Monument is a 100 ft (30.5 m) tower at the top of Hoad Hill (436 ft/133 m). Paid for by public subscription at a cost of £1250, the monument was erected in 1850. It commemorates Sir John Barrow who was born in Ulverston.
Waymark Code: WM3669
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/17/2008
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Sir John was a founder member of the Royal Geographic Society, and held various government posts in the 19th century becoming the Second Secretary to the Admiralty.
It was modeled on the Eddystone Lighthouse that was built in 1759 by John Smeaton. The Monument has an internal spiral staircase of 112 narrow steps leading to the lantern chamber, which has never had a functional light.
It has become the iconic landmark of the area, and especially of Ulverston itself.
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