Painswick Gloucestershire Map

About Painswick

Painswick, a Cotswold jewel, unfolds with a history woven into the golden hues of its limestone. Its ancient roots are evident in the enduring stone buildings and the gentle rise of the land, a landscape shaped by centuries of agricultural endeavour and wool trade prosperity. It lies 4.8 km north-north-east of Stroud (from Stroud: bearing 19°T, OS grid SO 866 097), and is situated west-north-west of Longridge village. The very air in Painswick seems to carry the memory of its past, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of its people and the subtle shifts in its economic fortunes over time. The churchyard of St. Mary's in Painswick is justly famous for its seventy-seven ancient yew trees, each one a sentinel guarding the tombs, their dark, glossy foliage a stark contrast to the pale stone of the church itself. This ancient edifice, with its striking spire, has long been a focal point, drawing pilgrims and admirers alike to its sacred grounds. The village retains a palpable sense of community, a character fostered by the rhythm of its lanes and the enduring presence of its historic heart, where the memory of artistic and literary figures who found inspiration in its tranquil beauty still lingers.

About This Painswick Map Page

Explore Painswick, 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: 51.786040, -2.195011. 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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