Parish in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.125, -3.123 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 26 70 |
| Dialling code: | 01229 (Barrow-in-Furness) |
Aldingham sits on the southern tip of the Furness peninsula in Westmorland and Furness, with a sweeping coastal outlook across Morecambe Bay. The parish includes a scattering of small villages and hamlets clustered around farmland and low cliffs, with coastal paths, bird-rich mudflats and characteristic sandstone cottages at places such as Baycliff and Scales.
Historically an agricultural and small‑fishing community, the area bears medieval traces like the ruins of Gleaston Castle and an ancient parish church, while today the local economy mixes farming, tourism and commuting to nearby centres such as Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston. Social life is typically village‑centred, with community halls, seasonal events and a strong sense of local identity.
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