Charlton Abbots Gloucestershire Map

About Charlton Abbots

Charlton Abbots sleeps in a fold of Gloucestershire’s quiet countryside, a scattering of stone and thatch where the land breathes softly. It lies 4.2 km south of Winchcombe (from Winchcombe: bearing 169°T, OS grid SP 033 242), and is situated north of Brockhampton village. The ancient abbey, from which Charlton Abbots takes its name, has long since surrendered its stones to time, leaving only a whisper of its former grandeur in the undulating fields that cradle the hamlet. Here, the light seems to pool, softening the edges of the clustered farmhouses and cottages, lending a timeless quality to the scene. A gentle stream, perhaps once harnessed for the mill that served the abbey, meanders through the meadows, its murmur a constant, low song. The air itself feels imbued with the scent of damp earth and ripening grain, a testament to the enduring agricultural heart of Charlton Abbots.

About This Charlton Abbots Map Page

Explore Charlton Abbots, Gloucestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.916345, -1.952585. 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.

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