Dalton-in-furness
Dalton-in-Furness is a small town of 8,125 individuals, north eastern of Barrow-in-Furness, in Cumbria, England. It is the second biggest negotiation in the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness after Barrow itself as well as is most noted for being the location of South Lakes Safari Zoo. Dalton is mentioned in the Domesday Book, written as "Daltune" as one of the townships creating the Manor of Hougun held by Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria. Historically, it was the resources of Furness. The old parish of Dalton covered the area which is now inhabited by the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness. The town is now in the civil church of Dalton Town with Newton. Historically a part of Lancashire, the community is related to a variety of renowned artists, including George Romney.
