Dalton Castle

Dalton Castle

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Dalton in Furness 2016

Drone flight view of Dalton in Furness October 2016

Dalton Castle, Cumbria

18th October, 2006

Dalton Christmas Lights 2011 part4

Take that carry on the Dalton in Furness Christmas lights celebrations with a special appearance from Robbie Williams.

Dalton in Furness

Dalton in Furness

MicklethwaiteME... Sunday Stroll in Dalton-in-Furness

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Dalton-in-Furness

View of Market Street from the castle, 18th October, 2006.

Newton Arms, Newton Road, Dalton in Furness, Cumbria LA15 8LS

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BERNARD DEVLIN, BARROW TOWN DALTON ROAD FORSHAW ST

BUILDING OF THE TRIDENT IN THE 1980S ALSO A VIEW OF THE OLD TOWN DALTON ROAD AND FORSHAW ST

Dalton Town Band close the Christmas Eve festivities at Dalton Castle

Too wet for the fireworks so Dalton Town Band close the Christmas carol and song singing with Jingle Bells, Christmas Eve 2011, Dalton-in-Furness

Best places to visit

Best places to visit - Dalton in Furness (United Kingdom) Best places to visit - Slideshows from all over the world - City trips, nature pictures, etc.

1989 Dalton/Barrow Motocross

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Furness Abbey

Furness Abbey, or St. Mary of Furness is a former monastery located to the north of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. The abbey dates back to 1123 and was once the second-wealthiest and most powerful Cistercian monastery in the country, behind only Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire.[2]

Founded in 1123 by Stephen, Count of Boulogne,[1] it was built originally for the Order of Savigny.[3] Located in the 'Vale of Nightshade', south of Dalton-in-Furness, the abbey is built entirely out of local sandstone. It passed in 1147 to the Cistercians, who gradually enlarged and rebuilt the original ornate church. The majority of the current ruins date from the 12th and 13th centuries. By the 15th century, it had been completely re-modelled and had become the second richest and most powerful - as well as one of the grandest - Cistercian Abbeys in England, behind Fountains Abbey.[2] The gothic-style monastery and its adjacent structures cover an expansive area of land and reach a maximum height of 40 metres (131 ft) above ground level.[4]

The monks of the abbey were large landowners, and the most powerful body in what was then a remote border territory. In particular, they were heavily influential on the Isle of Man. One of the kings of Mann and the Isles is buried at the abbey, as are many of the Bishops of Sodor and Man. Rushen Abbey on the Isle was built on land owned by the monks.[5] They also owned mines on the island, and built Piel Castle to control trade between the Furness Peninsula and the Isle of Man. Being about 70 miles down the coast from Scotland, the monks occasionally found themselves in between the regularly warring Scots and English. When Robert the Bruce invaded England, during The Great Raid of 1322, the abbot paid to lodge and support him, rather than risk losing the wealth and power of the abbey.

The Abbey was disestablished and destroyed in 1537 during the English Reformation under the order of Henry VIII.

There are also many stories and sightings claiming that Furness Abbey is haunted. There are at least three ghosts which have supposedly been seen numerous times at the Abbey. Firstly, it is said that the spirit of a monk has been seen climbing a staircase and also possibly walking towards the gatehouse before vanishing into a wall.[9] Another sighting is that of a squire's daughter. She was known to meet her lover at the ruined abbey after the Reformation, although one day her partner took a journey out to sea from which he never returned.[9] It is thought that the girl went back to the Abbey every day until her death to the site she and her partner once loved; the track she walked is today still known as My Lady's Walk.[9] There have also been many sightings of a white lady, although due to possible conflicting stories, it is unclear whether the White Lady and the ghost of the squire's daughter are the same person or not. Possibly the most famous ghost of Furness Abbey is a headless monk on horseback, who rides underneath the sandstone arch near the Abbey Tavern; the death of this individual is linked to an invasion by the Scots in 1316.[9]

A tunnel is said to run underneath the Abbey to both Piel Castle and Dalton Castle, allowing the monks to receive supplies and keep watch upon the local settlements. It has also been rumoured that the Holy Grail and King John's missing jewels are actually hidden somewhere inside the 'Ley tunnel'.[10]

Cistercian Way (Dalton-in-Furness) 2010 Part 2.

Walk along the Cistercian Way Furness Cumbria , Part 2 walk through Dalton-in-Furness ,

Chequers Hotel and Restaurant - Dalton in Furness, United Kingdom - Awesome place!

Chequers Hotel and Restaurant - Special club price! -


Located just 17 minutes’ drive south of the Lake District National Park, Chequers Hotel is quietly nestled between the towns of Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston. The hotel boasts its own bar, a restaurant and free on-site parking.
Each of the rooms at the Chequers Hotel feature an en suite bathroom with either a bath or a shower, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer.
The Poaka Beck Restaurant, a smart, brightly decorated restaurant serves a selection of dishes using fresh, hand-picked ingredients. Guests with special dietary requirements can also be catered for.
After dining, guests can relax in the lounge bar or the communal TV area.
From the hotel, Furness Abbey is less than 2 miles away. South Lakes Wild Animal Lakes, home to kangaroos, lions and tigers, is a 4-minute journey in the car. The Dock Museum is also just 11 minutes’ drive away.

Castle Crag+ Daltons Cave

B-A-Double R-O-W Barrow!

A fantastic job by the Avalon campers recognising my wonderful home town of Barrow-in-Furness!

Dalton Carnival

Dalton Band marching in Dalton Carnival in 2005

A Ghostly Monk At Furness Abbey

Gill loves Furness Abbey as much as anyone in the world. She tells us about the day she saw a monk. I believe her!