St Cross Hampshire Map

About St Cross

St Cross, a quiet parish in Hampshire, bears witness to a long and gentle unfolding of human presence. It lies 1.5 km south-south-west of Winchester (from Winchester: bearing 212°T, OS grid SU 475 280). The Hospital of St Cross, a venerable institution founded in the 12th century, stands as a profound anchor to the area's past, its ancient stone walls speaking of centuries of charity and contemplation. The landscape surrounding St Cross, a gentle arable land, often glows with a soft, diffused light, especially in the late afternoon, casting long shadows that seem to deepen the greens of the fields. The River Itchen, a chalk stream known for its clarity and the darting silver of its trout, flows nearby, its presence a constant, murmuring refrain through the rural quiet. This unassuming locale, though often overlooked in the shadow of its more celebrated neighbour, Winchester, possesses a unique character, a tranquil dignity that resonates in its timeless architecture and the enduring peace of its surroundings.

About This St Cross Map Page

Explore St Cross, 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: 51.050195, -1.322645. 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.