Headin Haw

Headin Haw, also spelled Headen Haw, is part of the Islands of Furness. It is a small tidal island approximately 200 metres (220 yards) off the coast of Cumbria, England (historically Lancashire),^{[citation needed]} adjacent to the town of Barrow-in-Furness.^[1] The Melfort Gunpowder Company built a powder magazine here in 1853. From here powder was delivered to the company magazine at Powka near Lindal Moor and also to Hodbarrow, Whitehaven and further afield in the Company's ships.^[2][3] The magazine was last used in April 1876.^[4]

Headin Haw

Headin Haw in foreground, with Roa Island (left) and Piel Island in background
Headin Haw Location in Barrow-in-Furness Borough Show map of the former Borough of Barrow-in-Furness Headin Haw Location in Morecambe Bay Show map of Morecambe Bay
Geography
Location	Morecambe Bay
Coordinates	54°05′51″N 3°12′09″W
Archipelago	British Isles
Administration
United Kingdom
County	Cumbria

Remains of magazine at Headin Haw