Irchester Northamptonshire Map

About Irchester

Irchester holds a quiet dignity in the Northamptonshire landscape. It lies 3.4 km west-south-west of Rushden (from Rushden: bearing 251°T, OS grid SP 925 656), and is situated east-south-east of Little Irchester village. The broad sweep of the River Nene, a ribbon of silver threading through the verdant fields, hints at Irchester’s ancient roots, its waters once a vital artery for trade and life. Evidence of Roman presence, particularly the extensive remains of Irchester Roman Town, whispers of a past far grander than its current gentle aspect might suggest, the very earth still holding secrets of those long-ago inhabitants. Today, a pleasing blend of older stone cottages and more recent dwellings forms a settlement where the sky feels wide and the air carries the faint, earthy scent of cultivated land. The village green, a generous expanse of well-trodden turf, often catches the afternoon sun, imbuing the scene with a soft, golden light that seems to linger.

About This Irchester Map Page

Explore Irchester, 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: 52.280904, -0.645332. 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.