Shawford Hampshire Map

About Shawford

Shawford, a Hampshire village, lies quietly in the Winchester district. It lies 4.5 km south-south-west of Winchester (from Winchester: bearing 196°T, OS grid SU 471 250), and is situated east-north-east of Compton village. The River Itchen, a chalk stream of remarkable clarity, flows near Shawford, its waters reflecting the soft, diffused light that often bathes this corner of England. This gentle waterway, a ribbon of liquid silver through the verdant landscape, has shaped the character of the land for centuries, its banks a haven for the darting kingfisher and the patient heron. The air here carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the distant perfume of cultivated fields, a subtle reminder of Shawford's agricultural roots. The houses, a pleasing mix of flint and brick, seem to settle comfortably into the rolling terrain, their gardens often spilling forth with a riot of colour in the warmer months.

About This Shawford Map Page

Explore Shawford, 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: 51.022496, -1.328467. 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.