Parkeston Essex Map

About Parkeston

Parkeston, a village in the Tendring district of Essex, breathes the salt-tinged air of the East Anglian coast. It lies 2.4 km west of Harwich (from Harwich: bearing 259°T, OS grid TM 236 320), and is situated south-south-west of Shotley Gate village. The landscape around Parkeston slopes gently towards the estuary, a subtle terrain where the sky seems to stretch out with an unusual breadth, its light often catching the water in a thousand fleeting glints. Once a place of purpose, its history is tied to the maritime pulse of the nearby port, a connection that still whispers in the breeze that rustles through the hardy coastal vegetation. Though not grand, the village possesses a quiet dignity, a sense of solid habitation against the wide estuary views. The houses, of brick and tile, stand in neat rows, their gardens often blooming with a cheerful defiance of the sometimes-harsh coastal weather.

About This Parkeston Map Page

Explore Parkeston, 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: 51.942231, 1.252590. 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.