Silchester Hampshire Map

About Silchester

The Roman ruins of Calleva Atrebatum offer a tangible link to Silchester's ancient past. It lies 3.3 km east of Tadley (from Tadley: bearing 96°T, OS grid SU 627 619), and is situated south-south-west of Mortimer West End village. While the Roman city is long gone, the modern Silchester retains a tranquil, rural charm, with agriculture still playing a significant role in the surrounding landscape. The parish church of St. Mary the Virgin stands as a focal point for the present-day community, its architecture reflecting centuries of local history. Visitors to Silchester can explore the remains of the Roman town walls, a testament to its former importance as a significant Iron Age and Roman settlement. The gentle countryside around Silchester is ideal for walking and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Hampshire.

About This Silchester Map Page

Explore Silchester, 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: 51.353505, -1.100623. 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.