Shadwell Norfolk Map

About Shadwell

Shadwell rests quietly within the Breckland district, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 6.2 km east of Thetford (from Thetford: bearing 91°T, OS grid TL 934 832), and is situated south-west of Bridgham village. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, has a peculiar clarity, bleaching the chalky soil and casting long, sharp shadows from the sparse, hardy trees that dot the landscape. Shadwell’s small cluster of dwellings seems to grow organically from the earth, their flint and brick walls absorbing the muted colours of the surrounding heathland. There is a sense of timelessness about Shadwell, as if the centuries have passed over it without disturbing its fundamental character. The air often carries the dry scent of gorse and heather, a constant reminder of the wilder Breckland beyond its immediate borders.

About This Shadwell Map Page

Explore Shadwell, 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: 52.412728, 0.842516. 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.