Castles · North West England
Broughton-in-Furness
In or near Foxfield.
Broughton in Furness is a market town in the civil parish of Broughton West in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. It had a population of 529 at the 2011 Census. It is located on
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Foxfield · 2.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Broughton in Furness is a market town in the civil parish of Broughton West in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. It had a population of 529 at the 2011 Census. It is located on the south western boundary of England's Lake District National Park, and in the Furness region, which was historically part of Lancashire.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Mosses SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Broughton in Furness is a market town in the civil parish of Broughton West in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. It had a population of 529 at the 2011 Census. It is located on the south western boundary of England's Lake District National Park, and in the Furness region, which was historically part of Lancashire.
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Background
History
The name Broughton derives from the Old English brōctūn meaning 'settlement by the brook'. Broughton in Furness is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as one of the townships forming the Manor of Hougun held by Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria. Dating from around the eleventh century, the original settlement grew to become the local market town for both fishing and agriculture. Wool was particularly important for the town's development. The town was given a charter in 1575. ]] The Market Square was formally laid out in 1760 by John Gilpin Sawrey, the Lord of the Manor, who lived at Broughton Tower, a large mansion just a short distance from the Square. Key developments around the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2780, -3.2140
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Broughton West
- Postcode
- LA20 6JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Foxfield — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Broughton-in-Furness (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broughton-in-Furness?
- Broughton-in-Furness is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA20 6JG), in the parish of Broughton West.
- What is Broughton-in-Furness?
- Broughton in Furness is a market town in the civil parish of Broughton West in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. It had a population of 529 at the 2011 Census. It is located on
- How do I get to Broughton-in-Furness?
- The nearest railway station is Foxfield, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA20 6JG.
- Is Broughton-in-Furness a protected site?
- Yes — Broughton-in-Furness is part of the Duddon Mosses SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Broughton-in-Furness charge admission?
- Broughton-in-Furness typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Broughton-in-Furness?
- The nearest railway station is Foxfield, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA20 6JG.