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BARROW Additions : 1974 Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton-in-Furness Origin/meaning : The arms were granted on 13th December 1867 to Barrow-in-Furness City, continued by Barrow Borough Council on 16th April 1975. The bend in the lower field shows a canting bee and arrow, for B-arrow. The name, however, is probably derived from Barray and Barley Isle. The serpent and the stag are taken from the crests of the Duke of Devonshire and the Duke of Buccleuch respectively, who were the principal landowners. The ship in the chief symbolises the fact that Barrow-in-Furnes is a major shipping port. The crest shows the canting symbol for Sir James Ramsden from Furness Abbey. He played a major role in the development of the city in the 19th century. Literature : Scott-Giles, C.W. : Civic heraldry of England and Wales, London, 1932; Information leaflet provided by the Council of Barrow-in-Furnes.

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