Breedon on the Hill Leicestershire Map

About Breedon on the Hill

Breedon on the Hill rises with a quiet dignity, a place where the land remembers its ancient contours. It lies 7.9 km north-east of Ashby-de-la-Zouch (from Ashby-de-la-Zouch: bearing 39°T, OS grid SK 406 228), and is situated west-south-west of Tonge village. The village is defined by its commanding presence on an elevated ridge, offering broad vistas across the Leicestershire countryside, where the light often falls in broad, golden swathes at dusk. Dominating the skyline is the parish church of St. Mary and St. Hardulph, a structure of considerable age and substance, its weathered stone a testament to centuries of devotion and the enduring spirit of Breedon on the Hill. The very air here seems to carry a certain clarity, a reflection of the open skies and the agricultural heart that still beats strong around Breedon on the Hill. Evidence of its historical significance can be found in the remnants of its past, whispering tales of earlier inhabitants and the rhythms of life that have shaped this corner of England.

About This Breedon on the Hill Map Page

Explore Breedon on the Hill, Leicestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.802077, -1.398328. 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.

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