Overton Derbyshire Map

About Overton

Overton, a quiet corner of North East Derbyshire, feels as though it might have been placed by a thoughtful hand upon the undulating Derbyshire countryside. It lies 4.7 km west-south-west of Clay Cross (from Clay Cross: bearing 256°T, OS grid SK 345 622), and is situated south of Ashover village. The air here, often carrying the faint scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, seems to move with a gentle, unhurried grace, much like the slow, meandering streams that trace their paths through the surrounding fields. The stone cottages of Overton, their walls weathered by countless seasons, stand as quiet witnesses to a long, unbroken thread of human habitation, their window panes catching the soft light of the East Midlands in a way that suggests a deeper, more enduring presence. Life in Overton unfolds with a certain steadfastness, a quiet dignity that echoes the enduring strength of the ancient hills that form its backdrop.

About This Overton Map Page

Explore Overton, 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: 53.155842, -1.484289. 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.