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Fairford Gloucestershire Map

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

Explore Fairford, Gloucestershire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Fairford 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.

Interactive Map of Fairford, Gloucestershire

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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fairford, Gloucestershire, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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Place	Fairford
Traditional County	Gloucestershire
District / Borough	Cotswold
Region	South West
Country	England, United Kingdom

Latitude	51.707489
Longitude	-1.781353
Place Type	Town

About Fairford

Fairford’s gentle presence is shaped by the winding River Coln, its waters flowing through the embrace of the Cotswold landscape. It lies 6.3 km west-north-west of Lechlade-on-Thames (from Lechlade-on-Thames: bearing 284°T, OS grid SP 152 009), and is situated north-north-west of Horcott village. Historically, Fairford prospered as a market town, its economy once tied to the wool trade and the industrious turning of watermills, remnants of which still whisper by the riverside. The broad sweep of Gloucestershire’s agricultural heartland surrounds Fairford, lending a quiet solidity to its ancient foundations. The magnificent parish church of St. Mary, with its famously preserved medieval stained glass, stands as a jewel in Fairford's crown, its colours catching the afternoon sun with a celestial glow. This sacred edifice has watched over generations, a silent witness to the passing of time and the enduring spirit of its people. While no globally renowned figures claim direct lineage to Fairford, the town’s peaceful character and attractive setting have drawn those seeking a tranquil existence, contributing to a cultural richness felt in its unhurried pace and neighbourly warmth. The memory of its market days, when the square would hum with activity, still lingers, a faint echo of commerce and community.

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