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Sir John Barrow(Hoad) Monument

The Sir John Barrow (or more colloquially, Hoad) Monument, which sits on top of Hoad Hill in Ulverston, was built in 1850 to commemorate Sir John Barrow. He was born in Ulverston and was a founder member of the Royal Geographical Society. Despite appearances, it is not a lighthouse; it has never had a functional light installed. The monument is maintained by a group of lighthouse keepers, however!

The monument itself is rather striking, towering above the town. If you travel to Ulverston along the A590 main road, the tower is rather imposing as it is actually quite close to the road and is the first thing you see when you approach the town. A visit to Ulverston is incomplete without a walk up Hoad Hill to the monument, where you will be rewarded with fantastic views across the town to the south.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Vario-Elmar-R 105-280mm f/4.2, 1/250sec @ f/6.8, ISO 200.

A photograph of the monument taken from Ford Park, around half a kilometre away.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/250sec @ f/2.8, ISO 100.

A slightly wider view.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/200sec @ f/16, ISO 100.

A photograph taken from the Ford Park Plant Nursery, located at the base of the monument. The nursery contains a large amount of plant life, which was a hive of activity with bees. You can see these photos in the Flora and Fauna section of the website.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/8, ISO 100.

On the walk to the monument; a nicely placed bench gives a bit of foreground to the photograph.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/200sec @ f/4.8, ISO 100.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/400sec @ f/4, ISO 250.

Ford Park hosts a weekly parkrun, which makes for a great photo opportunity with the monument in the background.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/800sec @ f/4, ISO 100.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/320sec @ f/14, ISO 100.

By the monument now, using a ultra wide angle lens to give a towering impression of the monument.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/100sec @ f/5.6, ISO 100.

At the top of Hoad Hill, looking east towards the River Leven.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/80sec @ f/8, ISO 100.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8, 1/500sec @ f/4, ISO 100.

Overlooking the town of Ulverston.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/500sec @ f/2.8, ISO 100.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/800sec @ f/2.8, ISO 100.

The natural custodians of the monument doing the grass cutting.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/800sec @ f/3.4, ISO 100.

On the way back down.

7 September 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/800sec @ f/2.8, ISO 100.

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