Crookham Berkshire Map

About Crookham

Crookham, a quiet corner of Berkshire, breathes a stillness that suggests a long habitation. It lies 4.2 km south-east of Thatcham (from Thatcham: bearing 137°T, OS grid SU 546 643), and is situated west-south-west of Brimpton village. The land here, a gentle sweep of chalk downs softened by the slow passage of seasons, seems to hold a pale, pearlescent light even on overcast days. Fields, etched with the patient geometry of agriculture, ripple towards the horizon, their boundaries marked by hedgerows that have witnessed generations of quiet comings and goings. The air, often carrying the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, speaks of a continuity unbroken by the clamour of larger settlements. Crookham’s modest collection of dwellings, their brickwork mellowed by time, huddles together as if for warmth, a testament to a life lived at a more considered pace.

About This Crookham Map Page

Explore Crookham, Berkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.375623, -1.216896. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.