Harswell East Riding of Yorkshire Map

About Harswell

Harswell, a quiet hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, holds its place with a gentle dignity. It lies 5.0 km west-south-west of Market Weighton (from Market Weighton: bearing 259°T, OS grid SE 827 407), and is situated north-east of Holme upon Spalding Moor village. The land around Harswell often seems to possess a peculiar stillness, a quality of light that softens the edges of the arable fields, casting a diffused glow upon the hedgerows that trace their ancient paths across the landscape. The modest dwellings, perhaps a scattering of farmsteads and cottages, speak of a long, unbroken connection to the soil, their brickwork weathered to hues that echo the muted tones of the surrounding countryside. One might imagine the air here carries the faint, earthy scent of turned soil and distant rain, a subtle perfume that speaks of generations who have worked this land. The very quietude of Harswell invites a contemplation of its past, a past that feels less like a grand narrative and more like a softly spoken story, passed down through the rustling leaves of old trees.

About This Harswell Map Page

Explore Harswell, East Riding of Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.856048, -0.743210. 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.