Upper Shirley Hampshire Map

About Upper Shirley

Upper Shirley unfolds with a quiet grace, a patch of Hampshire countryside where the land exhales a gentle, verdant breath. It lies 3.2 km north-north-west of Southampton (from Southampton: bearing 341°T, OS grid SU 409 148), and is situated south-south-west of Chilworth village. The broad, open skies above Upper Shirley, often brushed with the soft, diffused light characteristic of this southern England landscape, cast a serene glow over its fields and hedgerows. Here, the air carries the faint, earthy scent of well-tended soil, a subtle testament to centuries of cultivation and quiet habitation. The houses, often built from the warm, honeyed tones of local brick, seem to settle themselves into the contours of the land, their gardens spilling over with a profusion of blooms that speak of patient tending. Though not a bustling hub, Upper Shirley holds a certain stillness, a placid existence that allows the natural world to assert its gentle dominion.

About This Upper Shirley Map Page

Explore Upper Shirley, 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: 50.931682, -1.419026. 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.