Haxey Humberside Map

About Haxey

Haxey rests on the Isle of Axholme, a land reclaimed from fen. It lies 4.2 km south-south-west of Epworth (from Epworth: bearing 195°T, OS grid SK 771 997), and is situated north-north-west of Graizelound village. The broad flatness of the surrounding fields, often cut by drainage ditches like silver threads, breathes a certain quietude under the vast, ever-shifting sky. Here, the ancient tradition of the Haxey Hood, a chaotic and boisterous game played on January 5th, still stirs the blood, a primal echo of the land's wilder past. The village itself, with its sturdy brick houses and the imposing presence of its church, St. Nicholas, speaks of a resilient community, its roots sunk deep into this fertile soil. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume of rural life.

About This Haxey Map Page

Explore Haxey, Humberside, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.489036, -0.838218. 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.