Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness

Duke Street is a road running through the town centre and Hindpool area of Barrow-in-Furness, England. Stretching almost one mile from east to west it connects two major A roads as well as intersecting Abbey Road roughly midway. Designed by Sir James Ramsden as the centrepiece of the 19th century planned town of Barrow, Duke Street is home to three squares (Ramsden Square, Town Square and Schneider Square) alongside many listed buildings including Barrow Town Hall and the Main Public Library. The Forum performing arts centre and Craven Park Stadium (home of the rugby league side Barrow Raiders) are also located on Duke Street.

Duke Street
Duke Street looking towards Barrow Town Hall
Length0.8 mi (1.3 km)
LocationBarrow-in-Furness, England, UK
East endA5087 Strand
West endA590 Walney Road

Listed buildings

Schneider Square
Furness House and 'The Mall'

The list below includes all listed buildings located on Duke Street.[1]

References

  1. "English Heritage Listed Buildings Search". Archived from the original on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2014.

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