Shipley Derbyshire Map

About Shipley

The agricultural landscape around Shipley has long been shaped by the gentle undulations of the Derbyshire countryside. It lies 1.8 km south-south-east of Heanor (from Heanor: bearing 152°T, OS grid SK 444 448). Historically, Shipley was a parish with a modest population, its development tied to the surrounding farming communities and, later, to the coal mining industry that became prevalent in the Amber Valley. The parish church of St. John the Baptist, a Grade II listed building, stands as a testament to Shipley's enduring presence, with parts of its structure dating back to the medieval period. While no grand castles or abbeys mark its immediate vicinity, Shipley's charm lies in its quiet rural character and its connection to the broader industrial heritage of the East Midlands. The proximity to the larger town of Heanor means Shipley benefits from its amenities while retaining a distinct identity.

About This Shipley Map Page

Explore Shipley, 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: 52.998973, -1.339123. 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.