The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Furness Fells

Cumbria (Region), England


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Description of institution: Historically part of Lancashire, a multitude of hills and mountains in the Furness region of Cumbria, England. The Furness Fells or High Furness is the name given to the upland part of Furness, that is, that part of Furness lying north of the line between Ulverston and Ireleth.

The term Furness Fells is also sometimes used as a synonym with Coniston Fells