[1] The land around Lindal, a small grange belonging to Furness Abbey in the Middle Ages, had long been known for its iron ore.

In the 1840s and 1850s, larger deposits were discovered in the area [citation needed] and Lindal became one of many mining villages supplying the iron ore for what was then one of the world's largest steelworks, in Barrow.

[citation needed] Lindal was originally built around a tarn, which was later filled in with spoil from the mines to create a village green.

The iron ore production declined in face of increased international competition and dwindling resources.

[citation needed] Lindal Moor Cricket Club play in the North Lancashire and Cumbria League.