Hedon East Riding of Yorkshire Map

About Hedon

Hedon, a place where the flat East Yorkshire landscape unfolds with a quiet resilience, has long held its own identity. It lies 8.8 km east of Kingston upon Hull (from Kingston upon Hull: bearing 94°T, OS grid TA 188 285), and is situated south of Preston village. Its historical roots are deeply entwined with its agricultural hinterland, the fertile soil yielding its bounty for centuries, a fact reflected in the enduring presence of its market square. The town's economy, once bolstered by the nearby port of Hull, now finds its pulse in local commerce and the surrounding agricultural enterprises, a gentle ebb and flow dictated by the seasons and the wider economic tides. The echoes of Hedon's past are palpable in the ancient stones of its parish church, St. Augustine's, a landmark that has weathered the years with stoic grace. This venerable structure, with its imposing tower, presides over the town, a silent witness to the lives that have unfolded beneath its gaze. While not a hub of grand artistic movements, Hedon has nurtured its own cultural character, a blend of pragmatic East Riding spirit and a quiet appreciation for local traditions, perhaps best observed in the convivial atmosphere of its annual events.

About This Hedon Map Page

Explore Hedon, 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: 53.739461, -0.198846. 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.