Markeaton Derbyshire Map

About Markeaton

Markeaton, a verdant suburb of Derby, wears its suburban grace with a quiet dignity. It lies 2.4 km west-north-west of Derby (from Derby: bearing 302°T, OS grid SK 331 377), and is situated east of Mackworth village. The Markeaton Brook, a slender ribbon of water, meanders through its landscape, catching the afternoon sun and lending a gentle murmur to the air, a sound that has surely accompanied the passing centuries. The ancient heart of Markeaton is marked by the parish church, its stone weathered by countless seasons, standing sentinel over the surrounding houses where life unfolds at a pace more considered than the bustling city it borders. Though its roots are in older times, Markeaton today is a place where the careful cultivation of gardens and the murmur of neighbours conversing over fences speak of a settled, enduring presence. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, often possesses a soft, diffused quality, bathing the familiar streets and green spaces in a comforting, golden hue.

About This Markeaton Map Page

Explore Markeaton, 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: 52.935861, -1.508302. 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.