How did barrow-in-furness get its name?

Barrow-in-Furness derives its name from the Old Norse Word "barrow," meaning a burial mound, and "Furness," which refers to the region's historical association with the Furness Abbey and the Norse term for "the land of the furnace," likely due to the area's iron production. The town evolved from a small fishing village to a significant industrial port in the 19th century, reflecting its growth and importance in shipbuilding and ironworks. The "in-Furness" part distinguishes it from other places named Barrow.