Hoad Monument, Monument building on Hoad Hill in Ulverston, England
The limestone tower stands 100 feet tall at the summit of Hoad Hill, offering views across Morecambe Bay and the Furness Peninsula.
Built in 1850 for £1,250 from public funds, the structure honors Sir John Barrow, a Royal Geographical Society founder and Admiralty Second Secretary.
The Grade II listed monument follows the architectural design of Smeaton's Tower, the Third Eddystone Lighthouse, yet never operated as a navigation aid.
Visitors can climb 112 spiral steps to reach observation windows during opening hours from April through October on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
The structure received a copper dome and structural improvements through a £1.2 million restoration project completed in 2010.
Location: Ulverston
GPS coordinates: 54.20250,-3.08280
Latest update: May 12, 2025 21:39
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