Shackerstone Leicestershire Map

About Shackerstone

Shackerstone rests in the quiet heart of Leicestershire, a place where the hedgerows still hold their shape against the wind. It lies 4.8 km south-west of Ibstock (from Ibstock: bearing 226°T, OS grid SK 373 067), and is situated north-north-east of Congerstone village. The River Sence, a modest ribbon of water, winds its way through fields that have long yielded to the plough, their rich soil a testament to generations of labour. Here, the stone of the houses seems to absorb the soft, diffused light of the East Midlands, giving the lanes a muted, earthy glow. The village church, St. Peter's, stands with a stoic grace, its tower a familiar landmark against the often-grey sky. The air, particularly on a crisp autumn morning, carries the faint, pleasant scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that speaks of quiet continuity.

About This Shackerstone Map Page

Explore Shackerstone, 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: 52.657358, -1.449472. 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.