Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Westmorland and Furness · Region: North West
Explore Barrow Island, Cumbria with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Barrow Island map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Barrow Island |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.103320 |
| Longitude | -3.228242 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The industrial heritage of Barrow Island is deeply intertwined with the shipbuilding prowess of its larger neighbour. It lies 0.9 km south of Barrow-in-Furness (from Barrow-in-Furness: bearing 184°T, OS grid SD 197 681). Historically, Barrow Island was a vital hub for naval construction, a legacy still evident in its docklands and the surrounding infrastructure. While shipbuilding has declined, the spirit of industry persists, with ongoing developments in engineering and manufacturing contributing to the local economy. The landscape of Barrow Island is largely shaped by its maritime past, featuring extensive industrial sites and waterfront areas.
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Explore Barrow Island, Cumbria, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.103320, -3.228242. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |