Greensted Essex Map

About Greensted

Greensted rests quietly in the Epping Forest district of Essex, a hamlet where ancient woodland breathes close. It lies 1.3 km west of Chipping Ongar (from Chipping Ongar: bearing 268°T, OS grid TL 540 028). The very air here seems to carry the scent of damp earth and the whisper of leaves, a subtle perfume that clings to the old timbered buildings. The church of St. Andrew, a structure of remarkable antiquity, stands as a silent sentinel, its dark wood glowing with a deep, burnished patina under the often-grey Essex sky. Here, the passage of seasons is marked not by grand pronouncements but by the slow unfurling of ferns and the deepening hush of the surrounding forest. Greensted's quietude is a palpable thing, an invitation to pause and observe the patient, unhurried unfolding of nature's intricate designs.

About This Greensted Map Page

Explore Greensted, Essex, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.703693, 0.227313. 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.