Church Gresley Derbyshire Map

About Church Gresley

Church Gresley, a place where the gentle hum of suburban life meets the enduring spirit of South Derbyshire, unfolds its character under the vast East Midlands sky. It lies 1.3 km south of Swadlincote (from Swadlincote: bearing 191°T, OS grid SK 297 183). The ancient parish church, St. Mary and Holy Trinity, stands as a steadfast sentinel, its weathered stone whispering tales of centuries past, a quiet anchor in the evolving landscape. Though the industrial echoes of its mining heritage have softened, a sense of industriousness still colours the local character, a practical approach to life evident in the neatly kept gardens and the purposeful stride of its residents. The very air here seems to hold a subtle scent of damp earth and distant hedgerows, a constant reminder of the rural heart that beats beneath the surface of this lively suburban expanse. The rhythm of Church Gresley is not one of grand pronouncements, but of quiet continuity, a steady pulse in the tapestry of Derbyshire life.

About This Church Gresley Map Page

Explore Church Gresley, Derbyshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.761924, -1.561077. 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.