Chawton Hampshire Map

About Chawton

Chawton retains a timeless charm, its picturesque setting evoking a sense of enduring rural England. It lies 2.0 km south-south-west of Alton (from Alton: bearing 208°T, OS grid SU 708 375), and is situated south-east of Beech village. The village is perhaps most famously associated with Jane Austen, who lived at Chawton Cottage for the last eight years of her life, a period during which she wrote or revised many of her most beloved novels. Chawton House, a magnificent Elizabethan manor, stands as a testament to the area's long and distinguished history, now serving as a centre for early English literature. The surrounding countryside, characterized by gentle slopes and verdant fields, offers a peaceful backdrop to Chawton's historic core. Local life in Chawton continues at a gentle pace, with a strong sense of community evident in its well-preserved buildings and welcoming atmosphere.

About This Chawton Map Page

Explore Chawton, Hampshire, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.132855, -0.989192. 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.