Jodrell Bank Cheshire Map

About Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank, a quiet corner of Cheshire, holds a particular grace. It lies 9.0 km north-west of Congleton (from Congleton: bearing 324°T, OS grid SJ 806 701), and is situated west-north-west of Lower Withington village. The land here rolls with the gentle persistence of ancient fields, a landscape where the sky seems to stretch wider than elsewhere, particularly as dusk deepens, painting the horizon in hues of bruised plum and soft rose. Though not a place of grand architecture, Jodrell Bank possesses a certain dignity, a quietude that allows the whisper of wind through the grass to be heard, and the distant bleating of sheep to carry on the breeze. Its fame, however, is inextricably linked to the monumental presence of the Lovell Telescope, a landmark that pierces the sky with its dish, a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity against the backdrop of the unassuming Cheshire plain.

About This Jodrell Bank Map Page

Explore Jodrell Bank, Cheshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.228225, -2.290982. 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.