Photos of Millom, Haverigg and Hodbarrow on the coast of West Cumbria.
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HAVERIGG 01A - Haverigg Pool
Haverigg Pool flowing through the village of Haverigg by the Duddon Estuary on the West Cumbria coastline near Millom.
HAVERIGG 05A - Escape to Light
'Escape to Light' by Josefina de Vasconcellos at Haverigg near Millom in Cumbria.
This 7 tonne sculpture, carved from magnesium limestone, was installed near to the Haverigg Inshore Rescue Station in 2003 and was dedicated to all Inshore Rescue Teams in the UK. It was the last major work of Josephina who began working on it in 1994, when she was almost ninety! In 'Escape to Light, she wished to show “the spirit of man escaping from the evils of this world and from his own part in this destruction."
This 7 tonne sculpture, carved from magnesium limestone, was installed near to the Haverigg Inshore Rescue Station in 2003 and was dedicated to all Inshore Rescue Teams in the UK. It was the last major work of Josephina who began working on it in 1994, when she was almost ninety! In 'Escape to Light, she wished to show “the spirit of man escaping from the evils of this world and from his own part in this destruction."
HAVERIGG 06A - Escape to Light
'Escape to Light' by Josefina de Vasconcellos and the Inshore Rescue Station at Haverigg near Millom in Cumbria.
HAVERIGG 14A - Haverigg Beach
The vast expanse of sand on Haverigg Beach, near Millom on the West Cumbria Coast.
HAVERIGG 15A - Haverigg Beach
The beach and sand dunes at Haverigg, near Millom on the Cumbria coast.
HAVERIGG 20A - Child in the sand dunes at Haverigg Beach
A toddler struggles to climb up a sand dune with his bucket and spade on the beach at Haverigg on the West Cumbria Coast.
HAVERIGG 22A - Children playing in the sand dunes on Haverigg Beach
Children playing in the sand dunes on Haverigg Beach on the West Cumbria Coast.
HAVERIGG 25A - Children playing in the sand on Haverigg Beach
Children playing in the sand on Haverigg Beach on the West Cumbria Coast.
HAVERIGG 40A - The Hodbarrow Barrier from Haverigg
A wooden seat overlooks the Hodbarrow Barrier and the Duddon Channel from Haverigg in West Cumbria.
HODBARROW 01A - Hodbarrow Lighthouse and the sea wall
Hodbarrow Lighthouse, Millom, Cumbria.
Hodbarrow Lighthouse was built in 1905 on the newly built sea wall for the Hodbarrow Mining Company. This lighthouse was abandoned in 1949 when trade declined at Duddon Port and the mine output dropped. Over the years, the lighthouse fell into a state of disrepair, but £20,000 of Heritage Lottery funding enabled the lighthouse to be repaired and relit in 2003.
Hodbarrow Lighthouse was built in 1905 on the newly built sea wall for the Hodbarrow Mining Company. This lighthouse was abandoned in 1949 when trade declined at Duddon Port and the mine output dropped. Over the years, the lighthouse fell into a state of disrepair, but £20,000 of Heritage Lottery funding enabled the lighthouse to be repaired and relit in 2003.
HODBARROW 05A - The Old Hodbarrow Lighthouse
The old Hodbarrow Lighthouse, Millom, Cumbria.
The Old Hodbarrow Lighthouse was built by the Hodbbarrow Mining Company in 1866 to guide ships safely into its dock. This lighthouse was abandoned in 1905 when a new lighthouse was built on the sea wall.
The Old Hodbarrow Lighthouse was built by the Hodbbarrow Mining Company in 1866 to guide ships safely into its dock. This lighthouse was abandoned in 1905 when a new lighthouse was built on the sea wall.
HODBARROW 06A - The Old Hodbarrow Lighthouse
The old Hodbarrow Lighthouse, Millom, Cumbria.
The Old Hodbarrow Lighthouse was built by the Hodbbarrow Mining Company in 1866 to guide ships safely into its dock. This lighthouse was abandoned in 1905 when a new lighthouse was built on the sea wall.
The Old Hodbarrow Lighthouse was built by the Hodbbarrow Mining Company in 1866 to guide ships safely into its dock. This lighthouse was abandoned in 1905 when a new lighthouse was built on the sea wall.
HODBARROW 09A - the Commodore
The Commodore Club, Hodbarrow, Millom, Cumbria.
Built in 1873 by Hornblower of Liverpool as the mine offices for the Hodbarrow Mine. This is the last remaining mine building and is now Grade 11 listed.
Built in 1873 by Hornblower of Liverpool as the mine offices for the Hodbarrow Mine. This is the last remaining mine building and is now Grade 11 listed.
HODBARROW 10A - Towsey Hole Windmill
The remains of Towsey Hole Windmill, Hodbarrow, Millom, Cumbria.
Towsey Hole Windmill was built to grind grain long before the mine was built, but it was used as mine offices when the mine opened. Even in those days it was said to be in a state of disrepair. The Towsey Hole mineshaft was dug close to the windmill.
Towsey Hole Windmill was built to grind grain long before the mine was built, but it was used as mine offices when the mine opened. Even in those days it was said to be in a state of disrepair. The Towsey Hole mineshaft was dug close to the windmill.
HODBARROW 12A - Hodbarrow lagoon
Hodbarrow Lagoon, Millom in Cumbria.
Hodbarrow lagoon was originally the site of the Hodbarrow Iron Mines. The first shaft was sunk in the 1850s to extract the iron rich haematite from the ground. Mining ceased in 1968 and the mines were flooded, thus creating the Hodbarrow Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon in the northwest of England and now an RSPB Nature Reserve.
The old Hodbarrow Lighthouse can be seen to the right of the lagoon.
Hodbarrow lagoon was originally the site of the Hodbarrow Iron Mines. The first shaft was sunk in the 1850s to extract the iron rich haematite from the ground. Mining ceased in 1968 and the mines were flooded, thus creating the Hodbarrow Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon in the northwest of England and now an RSPB Nature Reserve.
The old Hodbarrow Lighthouse can be seen to the right of the lagoon.
HODBARROW 14A - Hodbarrow Lagoon
The Outer Barrier of the Hodbarrow Lagoon, Millom in Cumbria.
The Outer Barrier is a sea wall, completed in 1905 to protect the Hodbarrow Mines from sea flooding.
The Outer Barrier is a sea wall, completed in 1905 to protect the Hodbarrow Mines from sea flooding.
HODBARROW 41a - Hodbarrow Point
The beach at Hodbarrow Point and the Duddon Estuary, Millom, Cumbria.
HODBARROW 45A - Hodbarrow Pier, Crab Marsh
The remains of Hodbarrow Pier at Crab Marsh on the Duddon Estuary, Millom, Cumbria.
HODBARROW 47A - Crab Marsh
Sands and sand dunes at Crab Marsh, Hodbarrow on the Duddon Estuary, Millom, Cumbria.
Hodbarrow Point can be seen in the distance.
Hodbarrow Point can be seen in the distance.
MILLOM 01B - Millom Castle
Millom Castle as viewed from the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church, Millom, Cumbria.
Millom Castle is a Grade 1 listed buiding built in the early 12th century. The castle is believed to have suffered significant damage from attacking Lancastrian forces in the mid 15th century and again in 1644 during the Civil War when it was captured by Cromwell's troops because the owners, the Huddlestons were Royalists. The castle has been a ruin since 1739.
It is not open to the public and is part of a working farm.
Millom Castle is a Grade 1 listed buiding built in the early 12th century. The castle is believed to have suffered significant damage from attacking Lancastrian forces in the mid 15th century and again in 1644 during the Civil War when it was captured by Cromwell's troops because the owners, the Huddlestons were Royalists. The castle has been a ruin since 1739.
It is not open to the public and is part of a working farm.
MILLOM 03A - Holy Trinity Church, Millom
Holy Trinity Church, Millom, Cumbria.
Holy Trinity Church is a Grade 1 listed building, with the earliest parts of the church dating back to the 12th century.
Holy Trinity Church is a Grade 1 listed building, with the earliest parts of the church dating back to the 12th century.
MILLOM 05A - Millom Railway Station
Millom Railway Station, Millom, Cumbria.
The Millom Discovery Centre is housed in the station building.
The Millom Discovery Centre is housed in the station building.
MILLOM 06A - Millom Discovery Centre
Millom Discovery Centre in the station building at Millom, Cumbria.
Visit the website
Visit the website
MILLOM 07A - Masonic Hall and War Memorial
The Masonic Hall and War Memorial, Millom, Cumbria.
During the Second World War the airfield, RAF Millom, (an advanced flying training station, for Observers and Air Gunners) was developed at Haverigg.
On top of the war memorial stands the figure of St Michael and the Devil sculpted by Alex Miller of Chipping Campden.
During the Second World War the airfield, RAF Millom, (an advanced flying training station, for Observers and Air Gunners) was developed at Haverigg.
On top of the war memorial stands the figure of St Michael and the Devil sculpted by Alex Miller of Chipping Campden.
MILLOM 08A - Millom War Memorial
The War Memorial, Millom, Cumbria.
On top of the war memorial stands the figure of St Michael and the Devil sculpted by Alex Miller..
On top of the war memorial stands the figure of St Michael and the Devil sculpted by Alex Miller..
MILLOM 09A - St George's Church, Millom
St. George's Church, Millom, Cumbria.
The church was built in the 1870s to a design by the Lancaster architects, Austin and Paley. The building work was largely funded by the Millom Ironworks.
The church was built in the 1870s to a design by the Lancaster architects, Austin and Paley. The building work was largely funded by the Millom Ironworks.
MILLOM 10A - Norman Nicholson window, St George's Church
The Norman Nicholson window in St. George's Church, Millom, Cumbria.
A colourful and vibrant window created by Christine Boyce and dedicated to the poet, Norman Nicholson who lived all his life at Millom (1914-1987). The window depicts some scenes and themes from Norman's work.
A colourful and vibrant window created by Christine Boyce and dedicated to the poet, Norman Nicholson who lived all his life at Millom (1914-1987). The window depicts some scenes and themes from Norman's work.
MILLOM 12A - The Scutcher
The Scutcher and Clock Tower, Millom, Cumbria.
The Scutcher, by Colin Telfer of Maryport, is made from a mixture of resin and iron ore dust from the Florence Mine at Egremont.
A scutcher was a tough man who had to stop the heavy iron ore tubs by thrusting a metal bar through the wheels.
Colin Telfer joined an art course when he was made redundant after spending more than twenty years at the coal pits and Workington Steelworks.
The Scutcher, by Colin Telfer of Maryport, is made from a mixture of resin and iron ore dust from the Florence Mine at Egremont.
A scutcher was a tough man who had to stop the heavy iron ore tubs by thrusting a metal bar through the wheels.
Colin Telfer joined an art course when he was made redundant after spending more than twenty years at the coal pits and Workington Steelworks.
MILLOM 20A - The Duddon Estuary
A moored dinghy in the Duddon Estuary, Millom, Cumbria,.
Coniston Old Man can be seen in the distance.
Coniston Old Man can be seen in the distance.
MILLOM 21A - Borwick Rails Harbour
Small boat in Borwick Rails Harbour, Millom, Cumbria.
Black Combe rises in the distance beyond the town.
Black Combe rises in the distance beyond the town.
MILLOM 21B - Borwick Rails Harbour
Small boats in Borwick Rails Harbour, the Duddon Estuary, Millom, Cumbria.
MILLOM 24A - The old wharf, Millom Pier
The old wharfe, Millom Pier, Millom, Cumbria.
Building work on the pier began in 1861 by the Hodbarrow Mining Company, and it was later extended by the Millom Iron Smelting Company. In its heyday the pier served 1500 vessels a year.
Building work on the pier began in 1861 by the Hodbarrow Mining Company, and it was later extended by the Millom Iron Smelting Company. In its heyday the pier served 1500 vessels a year.
MILLOM 26A - The old Millom Pier
Looking out over the Duddon Estuary towards the Coniston Fells from the old Millom Pier, Millom, Cumbria.
MILLOM 31A - Millom Ironworks
Millom Ironworks, Millom , Cumbria.
Millom Ironworks was founded in 1865 and closed in 1968. The large 'rock' is a solidified plug of iron from a blast furnace.
Millom Ironworks was founded in 1865 and closed in 1968. The large 'rock' is a solidified plug of iron from a blast furnace.
MilLOM 32A - Millom Ironworks
A slag heap from the former Millom Ironworks at Borwick Rails, Millom in West Cumbria.
Millom Ironworks was founded in 1865 and closed in 1968.
The levelled site is now part of the Millom Ironworks Local Nature Reserve.
Millom Ironworks was founded in 1865 and closed in 1968.
The levelled site is now part of the Millom Ironworks Local Nature Reserve.
MILLOM 32B - Millom Ironworks
A view of Black Combe from a slag heap and the natterjack toad pond on Millom Ironworks Local Nature Reserve, Millom, Cumbria.
Millom Ironworks was founded in 1865 and closed in 1968. This pond is home to rare natterjack toads.
Millom Ironworks was founded in 1865 and closed in 1968. This pond is home to rare natterjack toads.
