Edistone Devon Map

About Edistone

Edistone, a quiet corner of Devon, holds a subtle presence in the landscape. It lies 15.5 km north of Stratton (from Stratton: bearing 5°T, OS grid SS 249 218), and is situated south-south-west of Hartland village. Here, the land slopes gently towards the coast, the air carrying a faint, salty tang that hints at the proximity of the wild Atlantic. The fields around Edistone are often a patchwork of greens, their boundaries softened by hedgerows that have endured for generations, offering a sense of continuity against the fleeting passage of days. The light, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, can imbue the very stone of the scattered cottages with a warm, honeyed glow. Life in Edistone unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the quiet hum of agricultural activity.

About This Edistone Map Page

Explore Edistone, Devon, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.969225, -4.495054. 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.