Hampton Fields Gloucestershire Map

About Hampton Fields

Hampton Fields, a quiet hamlet within the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, breathes the gentle air of England's South West. It lies 1.7 km south-east of Minchinhampton (from Minchinhampton: bearing 130°T, OS grid ST 885 996), and is situated north of Avening village. The land here, part of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, rolls with a subtle grace, a landscape softened by centuries of farming and the passage of countless seasons. The very light seems to fall with a particular clarity upon the honey-coloured stone of the scattered cottages, lending a luminous quality to the afternoons. While no grand abbey or imposing castle dominates the immediate vista, the enduring presence of ancient field systems hints at a long human habitation, a quiet continuity that underpins the seemingly simple existence of Hampton Fields. The distant bleating of sheep, a sound as old as the hills themselves, often drifts on the breeze, a gentle reminder of the pastoral heart of this corner of England.

About This Hampton Fields Map Page

Explore Hampton Fields, 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: 51.695291, -2.166740. 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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