Preston Devon Map

About Preston

Preston, a quiet hamlet in West Devon, rests where the land begins to soften its moorland edges. It lies 4.3 km north of Moretonhampstead (from Moretonhampstead: bearing 354°T, OS grid SX 750 903), and is situated east-south-east of Drewsteignton village. Here, the sky seems to unfurl with a particular clarity, casting a pale, diffused light across the surrounding fields, a light that has no doubt touched generations of farmers tending their land. The houses of Preston, built of sturdy local stone, huddle together as if for comfort against the broad sweep of the Devonshire countryside, their roofs often a mosaic of weathered slate. A sense of quiet continuity pervades the air, a feeling that the enduring patterns of agriculture and the changing seasons hold sway here, undisturbed by the clamour of larger settlements. The very stones of the few buildings seem to absorb the passage of time, offering a silent testament to the enduring, unhurried life of this place.

About This Preston Map Page

Explore Preston, 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: 50.699178, -3.771161. 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.