Sir John Barrow Monument – Ulverston

The Sir John Barrow Monument, or “Hoad Monument,” in Ulverston, England, is a 100-foot stone tower built in 1850 as a memorial to Sir John Barrow, an Ulverston native who rose to prominence in the Admiralty and promoted Arctic exploration. Designed like a lighthouse (specifically the Eddystone Lighthouse) but never lit, it’s a local landmark on Hoad Hill, offering panoramic views and featuring a 112-step spiral staircase to its lantern chamber, with volunteer “lighthouse keepers” managing its public opening seasonally.