Table 1

Incinerators and crematoriums in Cumbria in operation during the study period, 1956–93

SiteLocationMaterial*Time period of operation
*Information from the Sitefile Digest32 and Environment Agency records.
Incinerator 1Barrow in FurnessInert, biodegradable1977–1992
Incinerator 2UlverstonHazardous, flammable, chemicals1978–1994
Incinerator 3DalstonFilter material, treatment sludges, biodegradable1979–1991
Incinerator 4ArmathwaiteBiodegradable, putrescible1991–present
Crematorium 1Carlisle1956–present
Crematorium 2Barrow in Furness1963–present
Crematorium 3Distington1974–present