Shadsworth Lancashire Map

About Shadsworth

Shadsworth breathes a quiet existence in Lancashire's expansive landscape. It lies 2.2 km east-south-east of Blackburn (from Blackburn: bearing 118°T, OS grid SD 703 272). The fields surrounding Shadsworth, often a rich, dark loam under a sky that can shift from bruised grey to a startling, clear blue, hint at the agricultural labours that have shaped its land for generations. Housing here, a mix of older stone terraces and more modern developments, often presents a stoic face to the prevailing winds, their gardens a testament to the persistence of life. A gentle rise in the terrain offers glimpses towards the distant hills, their contours softened by the afternoon light. The air, particularly after rain, carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a familiar perfume to those who call Shadsworth home. It is a place where the past is not ostentatious, but rather a quiet undercurrent felt in the solid build of its older structures and the enduring patterns of its fields.

About This Shadsworth Map Page

Explore Shadsworth, Lancashire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.740851, -2.451646. 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.