Swainsthorpe Norfolk Map

About Swainsthorpe

Swainsthorpe breathes a quiet permanence beneath the vast Norfolk sky. It lies 7.7 km south of Norwich (from Norwich: bearing 190°T, OS grid TG 219 009), and is situated west-south-west of Stoke Holy Cross village. The gentle slope of the land here, a subtle rise and fall that catches the afternoon sun, hints at the ancient agricultural rhythms that have shaped Swainsthorpe for centuries, the fields stretching out like a rumpled quilt. Its church, the Church of St. Peter, stands as a stoic sentinel, its flint walls weathered by countless seasons, a silent testament to the enduring faith of generations who have called Swainsthorpe home. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a reminder of the fertile soil and the quiet industry that continues to sustain Swainsthorpe. Even the occasional rumble of traffic from the nearby A140 seems to soften as it reaches this tranquil corner, absorbed by the fields and the ancient trees that line the lanes. Swainsthorpe, in its unhurried way, offers a glimpse into a landscape that has been patiently cultivated, a place where the past and present coexist with a gentle grace.

About This Swainsthorpe Map Page

Explore Swainsthorpe, 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: 52.561065, 1.273568. 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.