Norton Gloucestershire Map

About Norton

Norton rests quietly within the gentle folds of Gloucestershire, a place where the sky seems to hold a particular, softened light. It lies 6.1 km north-north-east of Gloucester (from Gloucester: bearing 24°T, OS grid SO 856 240), and is situated south-east of Bishop's Norton village. The land around Norton breathes the scent of fertile soil, hinting at centuries of cultivation that have shaped its character. Though no great abbey now stands sentinel, the quiet dignity of its parish church, St. Peter's, offers a timeless focal point, its venerable stones absorbing the sun's warmth. Fields, often patterned with the green and gold of crops, stretch outwards, their boundaries marked by ancient hedgerows that whisper of seasons past. The pace of life in Norton encourages a contemplation of the present moment, a gentle unfolding rather than a hurried rush.

About This Norton Map Page

Explore Norton, 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: 51.914889, -2.210486. 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.