Historical Geography information for Ulverston, Lancashire, England
| Place Name | Ulverston |
| Description | Ulverston is a market town and civil parish in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria in North West England. Historically part of Lancashire, the town is located in the Furness area. The name Ulverston, first recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) as Ulurestun, is derived from two elements: the first is either the Old Norse personal name Úlfarr, or the Old English Wulfhere; the second element is the Old English tūn, meaning "farmstead" or "village" of the wolf army. The loss of the 'W' in Wulfhere can be attributed to the historic Scandinavian influence in the region. The town's market charter was granted in 1280 by Edward I. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Ulverston |
| County | Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93748 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092881 |
British Surname Clusters | Lamb | Lamb, Lambe |