Stanton Derbyshire Map

About Stanton

Sunlight, a pale gold, often washes over Stanton, illuminating its quiet lanes. It lies 2.9 km west of Swadlincote, and is situated north-north-west of Castle Gresley village. The land around Stanton rolls with the gentle, familiar contours of South Derbyshire, a landscape that has long been shaped by agricultural pursuits. Once, the air here might have carried the scent of coal smoke from nearby mining operations, a testament to the industrial spirit that once pulsed through this region. Today, however, a more tranquil atmosphere prevails, with hedgerows defining fields where cattle graze peacefully. The village itself, with its modest collection of homes, offers a sense of rootedness, a place where the passage of seasons is marked by the changing colours of the trees and the quiet hum of rural life.

About This Stanton Map Page

Explore Stanton, 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: 52.775483, -1.600060. 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.