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Crackstone Gloucestershire Map

Traditional county: Gloucestershire · District / Borough: Stroud · Region: South West

Explore Crackstone, Gloucestershire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Crackstone map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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PlaceCrackstone
Traditional CountyGloucestershire
District / BoroughStroud
RegionSouth West
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude51.701091
Longitude-2.166545
Place TypeHamlet

About Crackstone

Crackstone emerges from the rolling limestone plateau of the Cotswolds as a quiet cluster of dwellings defined by the austere beauty of local oolitic stone. It lies 0.9 miles east-south-east of Minchinhampton (from Minchinhampton: bearing 109°T, OS grid SO 885 002). Sunlight catches the sharp edges of the dry-stone walls that border the lanes, casting long, lean shadows across the fields that have been tilled for generations. A short walk south-south-west brings one to the ancient presence of The Long Stone, a silent, weathered monolith that anchors the landscape in a much older, deeper history. Beyond the immediate boundaries of Crackstone, the expansive greenery of Old Common offers a sweep of open horizon where the wind moves with an uninterrupted, rhythmic grace. The air here holds the cool, mineral scent of the underlying rock, a reminder of the geological foundation that shapes every lane and garden. Crackstone maintains a reserved composure, turning its face toward the broader valley vistas rather than seeking the attention of the thoroughfares. Each season traces a distinct pattern upon the surrounding pastures, where the light shifts from a pale, wintry silver to the rich, honeyed gold of late summer afternoons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • The Long Stone (Scheduled Monument) — 0.3 mi, 199° SSW
  • Gatcombe Long Barrow, 400M East Of Gatcombe Farm (Scheduled Monument) — 0.4 mi, 191° SSW
  • Old Common (Park) — 0.5 mi, 333° NNW
  • Banks And Ditch At Glebe Farm (Scheduled Monument) — 0.6 mi, 294° WNW
  • Gatcombe Park (Historic Park or Garden) — 0.7 mi, 196° SSW · 35 ha
  • The Park (Park) — 1.1 mi, 296° WNW
  • Avening Valley (Valley) — 1.2 mi, 209° SSW
  • Gatcombe Water (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.2 mi, 234° SW
  • Box Farm Meadows Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 1.3 mi, 254° WSW · 8 ha
  • Cherington Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.4 mi, 142° SE
  • RMC: The Cave (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 013° NNE
  • Hazel Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 1.6 mi, 238° WSW
  • Nailsworth Stream (River) — 1.6 mi, 248° WSW
  • Minchinhampton Common Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 1.8 mi, 281° W · 194 ha
  • Cowcombe Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 2.0 mi, 058° ENE
  • Watledge Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 2.0 mi, 268° W
  • Ledgemore Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.4 mi, 209° SSW
  • Dunkirk Mill Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 274° W
  • Horsley Brook (River) — 2.7 mi, 247° WSW
  • Lypiatt Park (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 3.2 mi, 005° N · 122 ha
  • Chavenage House (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 195° SSW
  • In Transit (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 324° NW
  • Cotswold Playhouse (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 329° NNW
  • Stroud Subscription Rooms (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 325° NW
  • Tarlton Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 3.9 mi, 090° E
  • Rodmarton Manor (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 3.9 mi, 114° ESE · 4 ha
  • Stratford Park Model Railway (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 325° NW
  • The Museum in the Park (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 324° NW
  • Beverston Castle (Castle) — 4.2 mi, 201° SSW
  • Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 177° S

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About This Crackstone Map Page

Explore Crackstone, 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: 51.701091, -2.166545. 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.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.