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Dalton-in-Furness - Definition and Overview |
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Market Street, Dalton-in-Furness Dalton-in-Furness is a small town of approximately 11,000 people outside Barrow-in-Furness. Historically, it is the capital of the Furness peninsula. Now it is a small suburb where wealthier Barrow workers live.
Geography
Dalton-in-Furness is located at 54° 8' 60'' North, 3° 10' 0'' West [1] (http://www.fallingrain.com/world/UK/0/Dalton_in_Furness.html).
The town is situated near the centre of Low Furness, on the eastern crest of a glaciated valley which runs obliquely across the peninsula. Just over a mile to the south lie the ruins of Furness Abbey, and four miles to the south west is the nearest major town, Barrow-in-Furness. The area is generally reached by the A590, the link road from the M6 motorway to the Furness region.
History
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Attractions
Dalton Castle, Dalton-in-Furness As well as being quarter of an hour from the famous English Lake District, Dalton has a number of tourist attractions within its borders:-
- Dalton Castle
- Furness Abbey
- South Lakes Wild Animal Park [2] (http://www.wildanimalpark.co.uk)
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External Links
Dalton-in-Furness Online (http://www.dalton-in-furness.org.uk)
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