St Lawrence Isle of Wight Map

About St Lawrence

St Lawrence unfolds with a quiet grace along the southern slopes of the Isle of Wight. It lies 3.2 km west-south-west of Ventnor (from Ventnor: bearing 252°T, OS grid SZ 532 765), and is situated south-east of Whitwell village. Here, the land slopes gently towards the distant sea, and the air often carries the faint, salty tang of the coast, a subtle perfume mingling with the scent of hedgerows. The houses of St Lawrence, some with walls of weathered stone and roofs of aged tile, seem to settle into the landscape as if they have always belonged, their windows catching the soft, diffused light that often bathes the island. A particular charm resides in the small, well-tended gardens, where roses climb with a determined, verdant spirit, and the hum of bees can be heard on a warm afternoon. The very stones of the old church, its spire a modest sentinel against the sky, whisper of generations who have found solace and community within its ancient embrace.

About This St Lawrence Map Page

Explore St Lawrence, Isle of Wight, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.586234, -1.248720. 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.