The Hoad Monument, Ulverston

The monument was erected in 1850 in memory of Sir John Barrow, a native of Ulverston. Barrow is best known for his promotion of voyages of exploration and scientific discovery. He supported attempts to find a northwest passage to the Orient, and also sent expeditions to West Africa. He was also one of the founders of the Royal Geographic Society in 1830.

Barrow died in 1848, and is buried in London. Ulverston wanted a monument to him and the result is this impressive structure on the top of Hoad Hill. This picture is just taken with my wee Sony, but if you go L for large then the tiny people will give you an idea of scale.