Overseal Derbyshire Map

About Overseal

Overseal, a quiet presence in the South Derbyshire landscape, breathes with the enduring spirit of the East Midlands. It lies 4.3 km south of Swadlincote (from Swadlincote: bearing 187°T, OS grid SK 294 154), and is situated west-north-west of Short Heath village. The gentle curve of the land here, often softened by the low, diffused light of an English afternoon, hints at the ancient pathways trod by generations. Though its origins are rooted in the agricultural rhythms of the past, Overseal carries a subtle resonance of its industrial heritage, a quiet strength that underpins its present character. The modest houses, clustered with a sense of familiar community, seem to absorb the soft hues of the surrounding countryside, lending Overseal a tranquil, unassuming beauty. In its unhurried pace, one might almost hear the echo of distant mining carts or the contented lowing of cattle from fields that have long sustained this corner of Derbyshire.

About This Overseal Map Page

Explore Overseal, 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: 52.735472, -1.564956. 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.