Mistley Essex Map

About Mistley

Mistley, a coastal village in Essex, breathes the salt-tinged air of the Stour estuary. It lies 1.0 km east of Manningtree (from Manningtree: bearing 93°T, OS grid TM 117 318). The gentle curve of the estuary’s edge, where reed beds whisper secrets to the tide, lends Mistley a quiet grace, a place where the water’s influence is a constant, calming presence. Once a thriving port, the echoes of its maritime past can still be felt in the sturdy brickwork of its older buildings and the occasional weathered timber that hints at ships long departed. The distinctive twin towers of St Mary's Church, a folly built by Samuel Byles, stand sentinel over the village, their unusual presence adding a touch of romantic eccentricity to the landscape. The air here often carries the faint, earthy scent of the surrounding farmland, a counterpoint to the briny tang of the estuary, creating a unique sensory blend that defines Mistley.

About This Mistley Map Page

Explore Mistley, 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: 51.944907, 1.078985. 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.