Chesterton Gloucestershire Map

About Chesterton

Chesterton, a quiet corner of the Cotswold district, breathes a gentle, sun-drenched air. It lies 1.1 km south-west of Cirencester (from Cirencester: bearing 225°T, OS grid SP 014 012). The landscape here, a softly rolling expanse, seems to hold the ancient memory of sheep and wool, the very lifeblood of these hills, and the light often falls in a way that lends a golden sheen to the stone walls. A scattering of ancient farmsteads, their roofs a mosaic of weathered tile and slate, huddle against the breeze, whispering tales of generations who have worked this land. The air carries the faint, earthy aroma of cultivated fields, a scent that mingles with the distant murmur of Cirencester's more bustling life. In the heart of Chesterton, the village green, a patch of emerald velvet, invites lingering, a place where the shade of an old oak tree offers a cool respite on a warm afternoon.

About This Chesterton Map Page

Explore Chesterton, 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: 51.709920, -1.979835. 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.