I'm on my travels...

Passing through Ulverston on the way to Barrow, I decided to stop & take a blip of the newly rejuvinated Hoad Monument. It was recently reopened after a lengthy restoration project.

It stands on top of Hoad Hill, hence the name - however, it is sometimes called the Sir John Barrow Monument, the Pepper Pot or simply The Hoad & was a copy of the Eddystone Lighthouse. Built in 1850, it was built to commemorate Sir John Barrow, a founder member of the Royal Geographical Society and an explorer. It apparently cost the grand total of £1250 to build and was made from locally quarried Limestone.

The flagpole was empty when I passed, which meant that it was not open to the public at the time I was there. When it is open, you can once again climb the 112 steps to the top for the fabulous views. See the Wikipedia link below for a Panoramic view from Hoad Hill.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoad_Monument


Point of interest, Ulverston was the birthplace of Stan Laurel, the thin member of the Laurel & Hardy Duo.