Sandford Devon Map

About Sandford

Sandford breathes a quiet charm within the rolling Devonshire landscape. It lies 2.1 km north of Crediton (from Crediton: bearing 349°T, OS grid SS 828 024). The village, a scattering of stone cottages and gardens where the afternoon sun often casts a warm, honeyed glow, owes its existence to the fertile lands around it, historically supporting agriculture and the occasional mill. The gentle curve of the River Creedy, a ribbon of silver through the fields, whispers tales of bygone days, its waters once powering the local industries. The spire of Holy Cross Church, a stoic sentinel against the wide Devon sky, has been a focal point for generations, its bells marking the passage of time with a deep, resonant tone. Even the air in Sandford seems to carry the faint, sweet scent of damp earth and hedgerow blossom, a constant reminder of its rural heart.

About This Sandford Map Page

Explore Sandford, 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: 50.809414, -3.664132. 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.