High Cross Bank Derbyshire Map

About High Cross Bank

High Cross Bank, a quiet presence in South Derbyshire, holds its ground with a steadfastness born of the earth. It lies 2.8 km south-west of Swadlincote (from Swadlincote: bearing 219°T, OS grid SK 281 174), and is situated west-north-west of Mount Pleasant village. The land here falls away in gentle slopes, the fields a patchwork of greens and browns under a sky that can shift from sharp clarity to a soft, diffused glow. A sense of quiet industry, perhaps a lingering echo of mining's deep past, seems to infuse the air, a subtle hum beneath the rustle of hedgerows. The houses, solid and unpretentious, face the lanes with a quiet dignity, their gardens often bursting with the determined colours of hardy perennials. There's a feeling of things being rooted here, of a slow, deliberate unfolding, much like the unhurried growth of the ancient oaks that might dot the surrounding countryside.

About This High Cross Bank Map Page

Explore High Cross Bank, 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: 52.753870, -1.583871. 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.