Swepstone Leicestershire Map

About Swepstone

Swepstone, a quiet hamlet in North West Leicestershire, breathes the mellow air of the East Midlands. It lies 4.0 km west of Ibstock (from Ibstock: bearing 279°T, OS grid SK 368 107), and is situated north of Newton Burgoland village. The surrounding fields, often a patchwork of gold and green under a wide English sky, lend a subtle grace to the landscape, hinting at generations of cultivation. The ancient parish church, St. Peter's, stands as a humble sentinel, its weathered stone whispering tales of quiet devotion across the centuries. The village green, a patch of well-trodden grass, offers a simple focal point, a place where the gentle pulse of village life can be felt on a sunlit afternoon. Swepstone's charm lies not in grand pronouncements, but in the understated beauty of its rural setting and the enduring peace it offers.

About This Swepstone Map Page

Explore Swepstone, 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: 52.693210, -1.455694. 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.