Buckingham Buckinghamshire Map

About Buckingham

Buckingham, a place where the River Great Ouse gently contours the surrounding farmland, has long been a modest hub for the county, its history woven with the ebb and flow of agricultural prosperity. The town’s origins are rooted in Anglo-Saxon times, developing into a market centre that served the surrounding rural communities, its economy traditionally tied to the land and the livestock that grazed its fertile plains. It lies 9.8 km north-west of Winslow (from Winslow: bearing 313°T, OS grid SP 696 341), and is situated south-south-west of Maids Moreton village. The steady rhythm of agricultural life, punctuated by market days, shaped Buckingham's character for centuries, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between people and their environment. The imposing presence of Buckingham Old Gaol, a Grade II* listed building, speaks to a more recent chapter in the town's story, a stark reminder of different eras and societal structures. Beyond this, the spirit of Buckingham can be felt in the lively atmosphere of its weekly market, a tradition that continues to draw people together, the air thick with the mingled scents of fresh produce and local crafts. The town has also been a formative influence for notable individuals, including the celebrated physicist and Nobel laureate, Sir Fred Hoyle, whose intellectual curiosity was perhaps sparked by the quiet expanses of the Buckinghamshire countryside he knew.

About This Buckingham Map Page

Explore Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.001094, -0.986364. 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.