Draycott Derbyshire Map

About Draycott

Draycott breathes a quietude that settles like dust motes in the afternoon sun. It lies 4.8 km west of Long Eaton (from Long Eaton: bearing 264°T, OS grid SK 442 332), and is situated east-north-east of Ambaston village. The land here, gently rolling, holds a certain softness underfoot, as if the earth itself has been smoothed by countless seasons of wind and rain. A subtle scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke often drifts through the air, a comforting, earthy perfume. The houses of Draycott, a mix of stone and brick, seem to huddle together, their roofs catching the diffused light of the East Midlands sky. There is a palpable sense of continuity, of lives lived and woven into the very fabric of this place, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday existence.

About This Draycott Map Page

Explore Draycott, 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: 52.895152, -1.343453. 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.