Marldon Devon Map

About Marldon

Marldon, a Devonshire jewel, draws the eye with its quiet grace. It lies 3.2 km north-west of Paignton (from Paignton: bearing 323°T, OS grid SX 868 633), and is situated south of Compton village. The landscape around Marldon unfolds in gentle slopes, where the Devonshire light, a soft, diffused glow, seems to linger a moment longer on the verdant fields. Its ancient heart beats softly around the parish church of St. John the Baptist, its stone whispering tales of centuries past. The very air here carries a subtle scent of damp earth and distant hedgerows, a reminder of Marldon's deep connection to the agricultural rhythms of the South Hams. Though small, Marldon possesses a character that feels both enduring and welcoming, a place where the past is not a dusty relic but a living presence.

About This Marldon Map Page

Explore Marldon, 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: 50.458857, -3.595272. 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.