Staveley Derbyshire Map

About Staveley

Staveley, a place where the whisper of industry meets the green embrace of Derbyshire, has long been a hearth for its people. Its geography, shaped by the confluence of waterways and the gentle rise of the land, has historically dictated its fortunes, from agricultural roots to the smoky breath of coal and iron. It lies 5.9 km north-west of Bolsover (from Bolsover: bearing 316°T, OS grid SK 432 745), and is situated south-east of Barrow Hill village. The River Rother and the River Doe have carved their patient paths through this terrain, their waters once powering the mills and forging the iron that formed the backbone of Staveley's economy for generations, a legacy still palpable in the very soil. Within Staveley's embrace, the spirit of its past endures, not in grand monuments, but in the quiet resilience of its character and the enduring presence of its parish church, St. John the Baptist. This ancient edifice stands as a silent witness to the changing tides of Staveley's life, its stones holding the echoes of countless prayers and celebrations. The rhythm of the weekly market, though perhaps less boisterous than in eras gone by, still offers a brief, vibrant pulse to the town, a reminder of its enduring connection to the land and its people, where the quality of the light often softens the angularity of its industrial past.

About This Staveley Map Page

Explore Staveley, 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: 53.266235, -1.353258. 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.