Northaw Hertfordshire Map

About Northaw

Northaw, a village in Hertfordshire, claims its quiet distinction within the Welwyn Hatfield district. It lies 3.1 km east-north-east of Potters Bar (from Potters Bar: bearing 69°T, OS grid TL 278 023), and is situated west of Cuffley village. The landscape around Northaw often presents a gentle unfolding of fields, where the soft, diffused light of the English sky can lend a pearlescent sheen to the distant hedgerows. Its history is etched not in grand pronouncements but in the enduring presence of its parish church, St. Thomas the Apostle, a solid, time-worn structure that has witnessed centuries of village life. The very air here seems to carry a certain stillness, a contrast to the bustling energy of nearby London, fostering a sense of settled continuity. Though not a place of bustling commerce, Northaw’s rural character is palpable, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of the English countryside.

About This Northaw Map Page

Explore Northaw, 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: 51.704915, -0.151494. 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.