Speenhamland Berkshire Map

About Speenhamland

Speenhamland's quiet persistence is etched into the Berkshire landscape. It lies 0.7 km north-north-west of Newbury (from Newbury: bearing 338°T, OS grid SU 469 676). The gentle slope of the land, a subtle unfolding towards the north, is a constant companion to the houses that have gathered here, their rooftops catching the soft, diffused light that often filters through the widely spaced clouds. Evidence of its past, particularly its role in the historical poor law, still whispers from the very stones of older structures, though much of Speenhamland now presents a more contemporary face, a residential heart beating steadily beside the flow of everyday life. The air here often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant greenery, a reminder of the surrounding countryside that patiently holds Speenhamland in its embrace. Here, the passage of time feels less like a rush and more like a slow, deliberate tide, shaping the character of this enduring place.

About This Speenhamland Map Page

Explore Speenhamland, 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: 51.406096, -1.326848. 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.