Shelley Essex Map

About Shelley

Shelley, a quiet corner of Essex, breathes a gentle air of rural continuity. It lies 1.2 km north of Chipping Ongar (from Chipping Ongar: bearing 359°T, OS grid TL 552 041). The village's landscape, a subtle interplay of arable fields and ancient woodland remnants, often catches the low afternoon sun in a way that makes the very air seem to shimmer, as if holding secrets from centuries past. Though time has smoothed its edges, Shelley retains a sense of its agricultural heritage, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between land and livelihood that still underpins its character. The church of St. Peter, with its modest tower, stands as a focal point, its stones worn smooth by generations of weather and devotion, offering a quiet sanctuary against the wide, open sky that stretches over the surrounding countryside.

About This Shelley Map Page

Explore Shelley, 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: 51.714998, 0.245226. 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.