Makeney Derbyshire Map

About Makeney

Makeney, a Derbyshire hamlet, rests beside the River Derwent. It lies 3.1 km south of Belper (from Belper: bearing 174°T, OS grid SK 352 443), and is situated south of Milford village. The gentle curve of the river, reflecting the pale Derbyshire sky, imparts a quiet grace to Makeney's setting, a subtle beauty often missed by the hurried eye. Its proximity to the Derwent suggests a history perhaps tied to watermills and the flow of industry, though today the air carries the scent of damp earth and distant hedgerows rather than the clamour of machinery. The houses, gathered close as if for warmth against the Derbyshire breezes, speak of generations who have found their home in this secluded corner of the Amber Valley. Makeney's understated charm lies in its simplicity, a quiet testament to a life lived in harmony with the land and the slow turning of the seasons.

About This Makeney Map Page

Explore Makeney, 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: 52.995206, -1.476236. 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.