Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness

Duke Street

Duke Street looking towards Barrow Town Hall
Length 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
Location Barrow-in-Furness, England, UK
East end A5087 Strand
West end A590 Walney Road

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.

Listed buildings

Schneider Square
Furness House and 'The Mall'

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

References

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