South Tawton Devon Map

About South Tawton

South Tawton, a village embraced by the ancient landscapes of West Devon, breathes with the quiet constancy of a place long settled. It lies 6.7 km east of Okehampton (from Okehampton: bearing 95°T, OS grid SX 654 944), and is situated north-north-east of South Zeal village. The very air in South Tawton seems to carry the scent of Dartmoor's granite and heather, a wildness that brushes against the settled fields and the enduring stone of its parish church, St. Andrew's, whose tower has watched over the turning seasons for centuries. The River Taw, a silver thread in the verdant tapestry, whispers tales of its journey from the heights of the moor, flowing past the village with a gentle persistence that mirrors the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Here, the light often falls with a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the ancient hedgerows and the quiet doorways of cottages that have stood for generations, a testament to a life lived in harmony with the land. South Tawton, with its deep roots in the soil of England, offers a glimpse into a timeless existence, a place where the echoes of the past resonate in the present.

About This South Tawton Map Page

Explore South Tawton, 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: 50.734008, -3.908605. 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.