Freshford Gloucestershire Map

About Freshford

Freshford rests by the gentle curve of the River Frome, a place where the light seems to linger a little longer on the honey-coloured stone. It lies 3.8 km west of Bradford-on-Avon (from Bradford-on-Avon: bearing 260°T, OS grid ST 788 600), and is situated south-east of Limpley Stoke village. The ancient parish church of St. Nicholas, with its venerable tower, stands as a quiet sentinel, its bells having marked the passage of countless days. Once a hub of textile production, the echoes of the watermills that harnessed the Frome's energy can still be felt, a reminder of the industry that once pulsed through Freshford's heart. The village green, a patch of emerald velvet, invites contemplation, and on a summer's afternoon, the air itself seems to hum with a quiet, contented energy. The surrounding countryside, a patchwork of fields and ancient woodlands, offers a sense of enduring peace.

About This Freshford Map Page

Explore Freshford, 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: 51.339400, -2.305413. 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.