Houghton Norfolk Map

About Houghton

Houghton, a quiet hamlet within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district of Norfolk, rests under the wide, often luminous skies of England's Eastern region. It lies 12.9 km west of Fakenham (from Fakenham: bearing 264°T, OS grid TF 790 277), and is situated north-north-east of Harpley village. The land here rolls with a gentle, agricultural grace, the fields a patchwork of greens and golds that shift with the seasons. The air, particularly on a still afternoon, carries the faint, earthy scent of cultivated soil, a testament to the enduring connection between Houghton and the land it occupies. Though small, Houghton possesses a subtle charm, evident in the quiet lanes that wind between traditional farmsteads and the occasional glimpse of a well-kept garden, each a small, private world. The surrounding landscape, a canvas of arable land and distant copses, offers a sense of deep, unhurried peace.

About This Houghton Map Page

Explore Houghton, Norfolk, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.817633, 0.655800. 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.