Flamstead Hertfordshire Map

About Flamstead

Flamstead rests in the Dacorum district of Hertfordshire, a quiet settlement where ancient fields meet the present day. It lies 5.5 km west of Harpenden (from Harpenden: bearing 273°T, OS grid TL 078 145), and is situated north-north-east of Trowley Bottom village. The village green, a soft expanse of well-trodden grass, often catches the late afternoon sun, a warm, almost amber glow that softens the edges of the surrounding cottages. Historically, Flamstead was known for its agricultural roots, the land yielding its bounty through generations of careful tending, a rhythm that still echoes in the quiet hum of the countryside. The parish church, St. Leonard's, stands as a stoic sentinel, its stone weathered by centuries, a silent witness to the lives lived and the seasons turned. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, particularly after a spring rain, a testament to the surrounding farmland. Flamstead, in its understated beauty, offers a gentle reminder of enduring rural life.

About This Flamstead Map Page

Explore Flamstead, Hertfordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.819573, -0.437296. 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.