Hognaston Derbyshire Map

About Hognaston

Hognaston, a quiet hamlet, breathes the very air of the Derbyshire Dales. It lies 6.1 km south-west of Wirksworth (from Wirksworth: bearing 234°T, OS grid SK 237 503), and is situated east of Kniveton village. The gentle sweep of the surrounding landscape, a subtle tapestry of green fields and ancient hedgerows, holds a quiet beauty that seems to shift with the passing clouds, painting the stone cottages in fleeting shades of gold and grey. Though small, Hognaston carries a sense of enduring presence, a place where the very rhythm of the land feels palpable. The nearby River Dove, a silver thread weaving through the valley, whispers tales of seasons past and present, its banks often dappled with the soft light filtering through the trees. In this corner of the East Midlands, Hognaston exists with a profound, unadorned grace, a testament to the enduring spirit of rural England.

About This Hognaston Map Page

Explore Hognaston, 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: 53.049835, -1.647591. 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.