Ibstock Leicestershire Map

About Ibstock

Ibstock, a place where the very earth has yielded its bounty, has long been shaped by the landscape it inhabits. It lies 4.5 km south-west of Coalville (from Coalville: bearing 214°T, OS grid SK 408 101), and is situated east-south-east of Heather village. Historically, its fortunes were tied to the extraction of coal and clay, industries that left their mark upon the undulating terrain, giving rise to a community built on honest labour and the enduring spirit of its people. The gentle slopes here, often touched by the soft light of an East Midlands dawn, speak of a quiet resilience, a legacy carried from the days when mining shafts reached deep into the ground, and kilns fired the bricks that built so much of the nation. While Ibstock may not boast grand cathedrals or ancient abbeys, its character is found in the sturdy brickwork of its homes and the unassuming charm of its local life. The parish church of St. Denys, with its ancient stones, offers a silent testament to centuries of worship, its spire a familiar landmark against the ever-changing sky. The rhythm of Ibstock is perhaps best felt in its local events, gatherings that bring neighbours together, a continuation of the communal ties forged in times of shared endeavour. The very air here seems to hold the echoes of generations who worked the land and the mines, a subtle, grounding influence that defines the heart of Ibstock.

About This Ibstock Map Page

Explore Ibstock, 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: 52.687563, -1.397639. 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.