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Furness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Furness was part of the Scottish Kingdom of Strathclyde, though it has also been suggested that the local Viking settlers were actually Manx, rather than coming directly from Scandinavia. High Furness is the northern part of the area and is within the Lake District National Park. The Abbey's lands in Furness were passed to the Duchy of Lancaster in 1540. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Furness   (1238 words)

FURNESS - LoveToKnow Article on FURNESS The usage of the term Lake District, however, tends to limit the name of Furness in common thought to the district south of the Lakes, where several of the place-names are suffixed with that of the district, as Barrow-in Fsirncs~, Dalton-in-Furness, B roughton-in-Furness. The district is served by the main line of the Furness railway, from Carnforth (junction with the London and North-Western railway), passing the pleasant watering-place of Grange, and approximately following the coast by Ulverston, Dalton and Barrow, with branches to Lake Side, Windermere, and to Coniston. The abbey of Furness, otherwise Furdenesia or the further nese (promontory), which was dedicated to St Mary, was founded in 1127 by a small body of monks belonging to the Benedictine order of Savigny. www.1911encyclopedia.org /F/FU/FURNESS.htm   (832 words)

Dalton-in-Furness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dalton railway station, which serves the town, is located on the Furness Line, giving connections to Barrow, Ulverston, Grange-over-Sands and Lancaster. Historically, it was the capital of the Furness peninsula. The town is situated near the centre of Low Furness, on the eastern crest of a glaciated valley which runs obliquely across the peninsula. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dalton-in-Furness   (205 words)

DALTON-IN-FURNESS - LoveToKnow Article on DALTON-IN-FURNESS N.E. by N. of Barrow-in-Furness by the Furness railway. The church of St Mary is in the main a modern reconstruction, but retains ancient fragments and a font believed to have belonged to Furness Abbey. Of Dalton Castle there remains a square tower, showing decorated windows. www.1911encyclopedia.org /D/DA/DALTON_IN_FURNESS.htm   (114 words)

Dalton & Furness Online Furness Abbey Dalton, situated on a hill, and as far from the sea as any other villa in Furness, must have been an obvious choice for most people. Despite its remoteness, Furness did not escape the Norman onslaught and considerable areas of land were laid waste, and presumably many of its inhabitants put to the sword. The feudal conditions which existed in Furness immediately after the Conquest are now impossible to determine in detail, but following the foundation of the abbey it appears that the population of Furness was divided into three classes. www.rdarby.demon.co.uk /newfrns.htm   (932 words)

Cumbria GoLakes - E&A Details Dalton is mentioned in the Doomsday Book as Daltune, the ancient settlement of Dalton, was, in medieval times, the capital of Furness. The Abbot of Furness held a market and fair in Dalton and built a castle in the town during the 14thC to serve as both a courtroom and a gaol. The ancient capital of Furness, Dalton was the judicial and economic centre for the monks of Furness Abbey. www.roomcheck.co.uk /scripts/ea_details.asp?dc=CU&wc=CU&venue=5052102   (136 words)

Dalton Castle Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria Lancashire England English Dalton Castle is located in the village centre, off Market Place. Built on an earlier site, it was a ruin by the 16th century and repairs were made with materials from Furness Abbey. Dalton Castle is a rectangular 14th century stone three storey tower house, which was used as a courthouse until 1856. www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_north/96/daltoncastle.htm   (97 words)

Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria Not far from Dalton Castle is the red sandstone church of St Mary which was designed by the celebrated Victorian architects Paley and Austin, and which is one of their most spectacular buildings. Once this was the leading town of Furness, and was an important centre for administration and justice. It was built around 1330-36 to provide a place of refuge for the monks of of nearby Furness Abbey against Scottish raiders. www.visitcumbria.com /sl/dalton.htm   (282 words)

Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria Dalton-in-Furness is 3 miles southeast of Askham in Furness and 4.5 miles north of Barrow-in-Furness on the A590/595. George Romney (1734-1802), a well-known portrait painter, was born in Dalton and is buried in the churchyard. Dalton, named Daltune in the Domesday Book, was inhabited in prehistoric times, and man left his mark here in the form of prehistoric tools, such as stones axes and hammers. www.thecumbriadirectory.com /Town_or_Village/Dalton-in-Furness/Dalton-in-Furness.php   (686 words)

The Lake District Peninsulas Official Holiday Guide The Abbot of Furness built Dalton Castle, a 'Pele Tower' in the l4th Century. Dalton, the ancient capital of Furness, became established as the judicial and economic centre of the monks of Furness Abbey. The artist George Romney was born in Dalton in 1734 and is buried in St Mary's church where it is believed churches have been since the eighth century. www.lake-district-peninsulas.co.uk /about-dalton.htm   (322 words)

Dalton-in-Furness -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article The town is situated near the centre of Low (additional info and facts about Furness) Furness, on the eastern crest of a (additional info and facts about glaciated valley) glaciated valley which runs obliquely across the peninsula. Just over a mile to the south lie the ruins of (additional info and facts about Furness Abbey) Furness Abbey, and four miles to the south west is the nearest major town, (additional info and facts about Barrow-in-Furness) Barrow-in-Furness. Historically, it is the capital of the (additional info and facts about Furness) Furness peninsula. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/da/dalton-in-furness1.htm   (205 words)

GENUKI: Barrow in Furness, Lancashire genealogy Before it's rapid growth it was just part of the parish of Dalton in Furness. For probate purposes prior to 1858, Barrow in Furness was in the Archdeaconry of Richmond, in the Diocese of Chester. The town stands at the terminus of a branch of the Furness railway, opposite Walney Island, 8 miles SW of Ulverston; was only a village, with a pop. www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/eng/LAN/BarrowinFurness   (650 words)

Dalton-in-Furness - St Mary's Church The decision to rebuild the Church was taken with the promise of financial help from James Ramsden, Henry Schneider and others of wealth in the area who felt that Dalton as the leading church in the area, should not be less imposing than ones recently built in the new borough of Barrow-in-Furness. Not far from Dalton Castle in Dalton-in-Furness is St Mary's Church, built between 1883-1885 on a site where it is believed there have been churches since the eighth century. There is a 14th Century font, much weathered, and bearing the shields of Furness Abbey. www.visitcumbria.com /sl/chf4.htm   (254 words)

Slater Family History - How Abraham also told me Newton was near Dalton in Furness and he knew the family once lived on a farm in the area which was near to a golf course. I travelled to the Dalton in Furness area and headed straight for Newton, which turned out to be a rather small village. Where are people who die in Newton buried, probably Dalton in Furness I thought as that was the nearest place of any size, although still only a village. www.slaterweb.co.uk /how.htm   (3182 words)

Dalton In Furness - UK Shop Search > Dalton In Furness Use our comprehensive Dalton in Furness index on the left to quickly and easily Find Dalton in Furness related products and services. Slater Family History back to 1537, mainly from the Dalton in Furness area of Lancashire, England. You can tell us more about Dalton In Furness. www.infospot.com /searchdirectory/shops/Dalton-in-Furness.html   (402 words)

Romney Arts Centre The Dalton Community Partnership Trust (DCPT) was created by like-minded people to provide a driving force for the regeneration of Dalton-in-Furness by promoting all manner of the arts. Currently as a group we are pursuing the development of an arts centre within Dalton-in-Furness, the centre is to be called ‘The Romney Arts Centre’. The Arts Centre is a major new, exciting, dedicated Arts venue for the benefit of the people throughout Furness and the South Lakes. www.romneyartscentre.org   (150 words)

Dalton in Furness accommodation - hotels guest houses bed and breakfast self catering cottage accommodation in Dalton in Furness Cumbria Lake District UK Dalton Castle is a 14th century tower in the main street of the town of Dalton-in-Furness. Dalton in Furness accommodation - hotels guest houses bed and breakfast self catering cottage accommodation in Dalton in Furness Cumbria Lake District UK Dalton in Furness accommodation - hotels, guest house BandB, cottages For guest house bed and breakfast accommodation in other areas near to Dalton in Furness Cumbria see BandB in Bowness on Windermere, BandB in Windermere, BandB in Newby Bridge, BandB in Grange over Sands, BandB in Ulverston and BandB in Barrow in Furness. www.kayukay.co.uk /daltoninfurness.html   (212 words)

Property to buy in Dalton-In-Furness Situated in the heart of the market town of Dalton in Furness in a prime retail position, this is an excellent opportunity to purchase a substantial commercial property, combined with living accommodation within the conservation area. Pleasantly situated towards the outskirts of Dalton, this is a fine example of a detached family size home which has been well presented and extended by the current owners to offer comfortable living accommodation with three reception rooms, attractive modern fitted kitchen and three bedrooms, tw... Marketed by Cumberland Estate Agents Ltd Barrow In Furness. www.rightmove.co.uk /property-for-sale-in--dalton-in-furness--lancashire.rsp   (411 words)

UKtouristinfo.com [the ultimate guide to the UK] Dalton-in-Furness was where most of them sought refuge, being fairly far from the sea and situated on the top of an easily-defended hill. The small pele tower of Dalton Castle was built in the 1330’s to protect the influential monks of the Abbey against Scottish marauders. Nowadays Dalton has faded in importance, but the locals preserve their heritage with fairs, historic markets, and Morris dancing. www.uktouristinfo.com /town2.php?county=cumbria&town=398   (181 words)

Blank to the design of Paley and Austen in a spectacular elevated position behind Dalton Castle and Market Place in a decorated style with a tall West Tower having ten bells. Tuesday  Dalton Badminton Club Juniors 6pm to 7pm (full at present) Adults 7pm onwards THE PARISH OF DALTON and IRELETH WITH ASKAM www.daltonstmary.co.uk   (440 words)

Dalton In Furness Community Discussion Board :: Index Dalton In Furness Community Discussion Board Forum Index Dalton In Furness Community Discussion Board :: Index This forum is open to anyone who has an interest in Dalton In Furness www.dalton-in-furness.org.uk /Forum/index.php   (301 words)

David Atkinson Car Sales - quality used car sales in the uk Very much part of the local community we have recently raised over £500 for the Dalton Carnival committee from the sale of stylish wristbands. Please now take time to browse through our selection of vehicles that have been categorised for ease of use. For your convenience we operate a courtesy car scheme and have a technician on site 6 days per week Monday through to Saturday www.davidatkinsoncars.co.uk   (333 words)

A History of Dalton-in-Furness: Acknowledgements. Any photograph marked with an asterisk * in the list of photographs and plates is reproduced from either 'Dalton-in-Furness In Old Picture Postcards', or 'Dalton-in-Furness Past and Present', both by James E. Walton. Finally, I would like to thank the Barrow-in Furness Borough Council for permission to include extracts from Barrow and District by F. Barnes, Mr Russell Rowlandson for allowing me to quote from William Fisher's diary, and Dr. William Rollinson, of the University of Liverpool, Institute of Extension Studies, for all his help and encouragement. In particular I would like to thank Brett Harrison, late Archivist-in-Charge, Public Record Office, Barrow, for much valuable assistance, and offer my sincere apologies for the non-inclusion of his excellent written contribution on the Mills of the Ancient Parish of Dalton - a factor only determined by the need to abbreviate my original manuscript. www.dalton-in-furness.org.uk /dalton-online/history/ackn.html   (409 words)

Articles - Lonsdale (hundred) It covered the northern part of the county, including the detached part around Furness. www.foreverc.com /articles/Lonsdale_(hundred)   (64 words)

Dalton In Furness Jobs @ Jobsite UK - Start your Recruitment & Job Search Now! Askam In Furness, Barrow In Furness, Broughton In Furness, Dalton In Furness, Kirkby In Furness, Millom, Ulverston We currently have 8 jobs within 10 miles of Dalton In Furness. Want to find your next job in Dalton In Furness as quickly and easily as possible? www.jobsite.co.uk /local/daltoninfurness.html   (98 words)

Dalton & Furness Online Home Page Here at Dalton Online we are sad to announce the death of one of the founding partners, Bob Darby. Take a look at some of the towns and villages that make the Furness Peninsular. edited by Bob Darby and supplemented by James E. Walton a brief history of Dalton thro' the ages with reference to the Castle, Furness Abbey, Dalton Book Club, Dalton Cricket Club, Fire Station, Furness Railway, George Romney and St. Mary's Parish Church. www.rdarby.demon.co.uk   (230 words)

Letting Agents in Dalton-in-Furness with property to rent. Dalton-in-Furness houses, homes and flats to rent. Stephensons the Estate Agents ~ Selling property throughout Furness For a quick and easy way to find suitable properties just click on the enquiry button at the bottom of this list and then complete one simple form, which we will email to all the letting agents you select, with ticks in the boxes. www.ukpropertyshop.co.uk /s/Cumbria/letting_agents_Dalton-in-Furness.shtml   (122 words)

Maps, Weather, and Airports for Dalton in Furness, United Kingdom Maps, Weather, and Airports for Dalton in Furness, United Kingdom Google links for Dalton in Furness, United Kingdom Approximate population for 7 km radius from this point: 37226 www.fallingrain.com /world/UK/0/Dalton_in_Furness.html   (47 words)

Dalton-in-Furness Information Online - Classified advertisements for Dalton-in-Furness, UK Dalton in Furness cottages and self catering holiday accomodation We want to encourage residents and businesses in Dalton-in-Furness to take part in making Dalton-in-Furness Information Online interactive with information that you want to be published or want to read. www.britinfo.net /fp-B-BAH.htm   (277 words)

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