Carrington Manchester Map

About Carrington

Carrington, a quiet corner of Trafford, breathes a particular air of industry and agricultural legacy. It lies 2.7 km south-east of Irlam (from Irlam: bearing 140°T, OS grid SJ 744 930). The land here possesses a gentle, yielding quality, reminiscent of the flat plains that characterise this part of Greater Manchester, where the sky often stretches in wide, unbroken arcs. Historically, Carrington has been shaped by its agricultural roots, its fields once yielding their bounty under the diligent hands of farmers. More recently, the presence of significant industrial development, notably in the petrochemical sector, has altered the landscape, its presence a quiet hum beneath the enduring rural character. Even amidst the modern structures, a sense of open space persists, the distant horizons offering a subtle invitation to contemplation. Carrington, though not a place of grand pronouncements, holds within its boundaries a quiet dignity, a testament to the layers of human endeavour that have marked its soil.

About This Carrington Map Page

Explore Carrington, Manchester, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.433520, -2.385373. 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.