Elkington Northamptonshire Map

About Elkington

Elkington, a quiet hamlet in Northamptonshire, carries the subtle scent of damp earth and distant hay. It lies 11.0 km south-east of Lutterworth (from Lutterworth: bearing 135°T, OS grid SP 622 766), and is situated east-north-east of Yelvertoft village. The rolling farmland surrounding Elkington, bathed in the soft, diffused light of the East Midlands, offers a sense of enduring peace, where hedgerows, thick with the promise of summer berries, trace ancient field boundaries. Though small, Elkington's modest collection of stone cottages, their roofs weathered to shades of slate and moss, suggests a history of steady habitation, a continuity unbroken by grand pronouncements. The air here often carries the low hum of agricultural machinery, a constant reminder of the land's ongoing, quiet bounty. Even in its simplicity, Elkington possesses a certain gravity, a grounded presence that speaks of generations who have known its particular, unhurried rhythms.

About This Elkington Map Page

Explore Elkington, 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: 52.384206, -1.086472. 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.