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Encyclopedia > Islands of Furness

The Islands of Furness are situated to the south and east of the Furness Peninsula. Within England, they are the thrid biggest collection of islands. They are generally quite small, though at 12.99 sq km, Walney Island is the 8th biggest in England. Of these, only Walney Island, Barrow Island, Roa Island and Piel Island are inhabited. Furness is a peninsula in north-west England. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... Walney Island, otherwise the Isle of Walney is the eighth-largest marine island off the coast of England. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... Walney Island, otherwise the Isle of Walney is the eighth-largest marine island off the coast of England. ... Barrow Island is a built up island forming part of the town of Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, United Kingdom. ... Roa Island lies just over half a mile (1 Km) south of the village of Rampside at the southernmost point of the Furness Peninsula in the area of Lancashire north of the sands. ... Piel Island lies half a mile (1 km) off the southern tip of the Furness Peninsula in the area of Lancashire north of the sands. ...


Opinion is divided on whether it is more appropriate to refer to this area as being in Lancashire or Cumbria. The part of the historic county of Lancashire north of Morecambe Bay became part of the county (sometimes informally called an administrative county) of Cumbria in 1974. All modern maps, local government, the Lake District National Park Authority, promotional material for the area, the Post Office, and most visitors describe the area as being "Cumbria", as this is legal fact. However, some, particularly those born or brought up in the area, prefer to retain the designation "Lancashire". Lancashire (archaically, the County of Lancaster) is a county palatine of England, lying on the Irish Sea. ... Cumbria is a administrative county located in the northwest area of England. ... The British Isles are divided into the following traditional counties (also vice counties or historic counties). ... Lancashire (archaically, the County of Lancaster) is a county palatine of England, lying on the Irish Sea. ... Morecambe Bay at low tide from Hest Bank, looking towards Grange-over-Sands Morecambe Bay is a large bay in northern England, with the largest area of intertidal mudflats and sand in the United Kingdom. ... An administrative county is an administrative area in the British Isles. ... Cumbria is a administrative county located in the northwest area of England. ... Crinkle Crags as seen from the adjoining fell of Cold Pike. ...


The islands are:

Walney Island, otherwise the Isle of Walney is the eighth-largest marine island off the coast of England. ... Barrow Island is a built up island forming part of the town of Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, United Kingdom. ... Sheep Island is a small grassy area just over 1/4 mile (400 m) from the shore of Walney Island, opposite Snab Point. ... Roa Island lies just over half a mile (1 Km) south of the village of Rampside at the southernmost point of the Furness Peninsula in the area of Lancashire north of the sands. ... Piel Island lies half a mile (1 km) off the southern tip of the Furness Peninsula in the area of Lancashire north of the sands. ... Foulney Island is a low-lying grass and shingle area 1 mile (1. ... Chapel Island is a limestone outcrop that lies in the Leven estuary of Morecambe Bay in England, less than one mile (1. ...

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Furness - LoveToKnow 1911 (850 words)
It is bounded S.E. by this inlet of the Irish Sea, S.W. by the sea, W. by the Duddon estuary and Cumberland, and N. and E. by Westmorland.
It was known and smelted by British and Romans, and by the monks of Furness Abbey and Conishead Priory, both in the district.
The district is served by the main line of the Furness railway, from Carnforth (junction with the London and North-Western railway), passing the pleasant watering-place of Grange, and approximately following the coast by Ulverston, Dalton and Barrow, with branches to Lake Side, Windermere, and to Coniston.
Falklands penguins - Falkland Islands penguins research (8268 words)
In the austral summer of 1995/96, an island-wide penguin census of the Falkland Islands was conducted.
Whilst it is unrealistic to expect the Falkland Islands Government to halt commercial fishing activity, which is a major source of revenue to the islands, minor changes could be adopted which would mitigate the effects of commercial fishing on penguin populations, without greatly effecting revenue.
Clausen A (2001) Falkland Islands Penguin Census 2000/01.
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