Scropton Derbyshire Map

About Scropton

Scropton, a quiet corner of South Derbyshire, unfolds with a gentle grace. It lies 8.4 km north-west of Burton upon Trent (from Burton upon Trent: bearing 325°T, OS grid SK 192 302), and is situated north of Fauld village. The land around Scropton possesses a soft, yielding quality, the fields stretching out under a sky that often holds a pearlescent sheen, hinting at the damp richness of the soil. Though not a place of grand pronouncements, Scropton carries the quiet dignity of generations who have worked this earth, their labours a subtle undercurrent to the present day. The village church, its stone warmed by the sun, stands as a steadfast sentinel, its spire a familiar point against the horizon. There is a certain stillness to Scropton, a contemplative atmosphere that encourages one to pause and observe the subtle shifts of light upon the hedgerows and the patient turning of the seasons.

About This Scropton Map Page

Explore Scropton, 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: 52.869432, -1.715740. 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.