Somercotes Derbyshire Map

About Somercotes

Somercotes rests within the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, a place where the subtle shifts of the East Midlands landscape offer a quiet beauty. It lies 2.4 km south-south-east of Alfreton (from Alfreton: bearing 147°T, OS grid SK 424 537), and is situated north-east of Leabrooks village. The land around Somercotes breathes with the gentle undulation of fields, often catching the soft, diffused light characteristic of this part of England, a light that seems to lend a certain clarity to the ordinary. Historically, the fortunes of Somercotes were entwined with the coal industry, a past that has left its mark on the terrain, though now the greening over of old workings speaks of nature's patient reclamation. The sky above Somercotes, particularly on a clear evening, can unfurl with a remarkable breadth, a vast canvas that seems to hold the quietude of the surrounding countryside. Though no grand monuments mark its presence, the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, forged in the rhythms of work and community, is the true character of Somercotes.

About This Somercotes Map Page

Explore Somercotes, 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: 53.079701, -1.368058. 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.