Iford Dorset Map

About Iford

Iford spreads its modest homes across the Dorset landscape, a place where the air often carries the faint scent of salt from the nearby coast. It lies 1.8 km west of Christchurch (from Christchurch: bearing 266°T, OS grid SZ 136 930). The River Stour, a gentle artery of the county, flows nearby, its quiet presence shaping the character of the land and lending a subtle murmur to the passing days. Here, the sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a certain golden quality, illuminating the brickwork of older houses and casting long shadows across well-tended gardens. The local church, St. Andrew's, stands as a quiet sentinel, its stone weathered by seasons, a testament to generations who have worshipped within its walls. While not a bustling centre, Iford maintains a pleasant, unassuming air, a place where the greens of lawns and the deeper hues of hedgerows create a harmonious visual field.

About This Iford Map Page

Explore Iford, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.737344, -1.807323. 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.