Barnwell Northamptonshire Map

About Barnwell

Barnwell, a quiet presence in Northamptonshire, owes its enduring character to the gentle curve of its landscape and the ancient stones that speak of its past. It lies 3.4 km south-south-east of Oundle (from Oundle: bearing 165°T, OS grid TL 050 848), and is situated south-west of Polebrook village. The village unfolds around its venerable church, St. Andrew's, a structure whose weathered spire has long been a sentinel against the broad, often luminous skies of the East Midlands. A sense of enduring continuity pervades Barnwell, a feeling deepened by the hushed lanes and the occasional glimpse of a well-tended garden where roses spill over crumbling walls. The faint scent of damp earth and distant fields, carried on the breeze, hints at the agricultural heart that has sustained this corner of England for centuries. Even in the quietude of a weekday afternoon, one can imagine the hum of life that once pulsed through its core, a subtle echo in the very air.

About This Barnwell Map Page

Explore Barnwell, Northamptonshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.451660, -0.456298. 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.