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Overthorpe Northamptonshire Map

Traditional county: Northamptonshire · Unitary authority: West Northamptonshire · Region: East Midlands

Explore Overthorpe, Northamptonshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Overthorpe map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Overthorpe, Northamptonshire

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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Overthorpe, Northamptonshire, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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PlaceOverthorpe
Traditional CountyNorthamptonshire
Unitary AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude52.062866
Longitude-1.298250
Place TypeVillage

About Overthorpe

Overthorpe holds a quiet position upon the rise of the Northamptonshire landscape, where the earth tilts gently toward the Cherwell valley. It lies 1.5 miles east of Banbury (from Banbury: bearing 88°T, OS grid SP 482 407), and is situated south-west of Middleton Cheney village. The horizon here is marked by a subtle interplay of modern industry and ancient field patterns, with the remnants of the former World War I National Filling Factory nearby serving as a stark, silent reminder of past urgencies. Light catches the edges of the limestone walls as they weather through the seasons, giving Overthorpe a permanence that belies its proximity to the bustle of the neighbouring town. To the south-east, the waters of Middleton Brook trace a meandering path through the lowlands, providing a rhythmic pulse to the local topography. The air often carries a faint, crisp clarity that distinguishes this high ground from the damp, heavier atmosphere found closer to the riverbanks. Residents look westward toward the spire of the market town, yet maintain a distinct separation that keeps the character of Overthorpe firmly rooted in its own quiet, elevated traditions.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Former World War I National Filling Factory, Banbury (Scheduled Monument) — 0.4 mi, 217° SW · 8 ha
  • Grimsbury Square Gardens (Park) — 1.1 mi, 293° WNW
  • Middleton Brook (River) — 1.1 mi, 149° SSE
  • Bankside Park (Park) — 1.3 mi, 237° WSW
  • Tooley'S Boatyard (Scheduled Monument) — 1.4 mi, 270° W
  • Banbury Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 272° W
  • Tooley's Historic Boatyard (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 271° W
  • Grimsbury Reservoir (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.6 mi, 303° WNW
  • The White Lion (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 266° W
  • Banbury Cross (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 264° W
  • The Old Mortuary Chapel (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 276° W
  • Chacombe Brook (River) — 2.1 mi, 011° N
  • Neithrop Fields Cutting Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 2.7 mi, 285° WNW · 1 ha
  • Crouch Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 2.7 mi, 250° WSW
  • Roman Villa Se Of Thenford House (Scheduled Monument) — 2.7 mi, 080° E · 7 ha
  • Thenford Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 3.3 mi, 049° NE
  • Battle Of Cropredy Bridge 1644 (Registered Battlefield) — 3.4 mi, 359° N · 245 ha
  • Wroxton Abbey (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 3.8 mi, 278° W · 130 ha
  • Broughton Castle (Historic Park or Garden) — 4.2 mi, 250° WSW · 38 ha
  • Battle Of Edgcote 1469 (Registered Battlefield) — 4.3 mi, 031° NNE · 372 ha
  • Bloxham Village Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 226° SW
  • The Pool (Lake / Reservoir) — 4.8 mi, 021° NNE
  • Padsdon Bottom (Valley) — 4.9 mi, 271° W
  • Clattercote Reservoir (Lake / Reservoir) — 5.2 mi, 339° NNW
  • Aynhoe Park (Historic House / Palace) — 5.2 mi, 158° SSE
  • Sulgrave Manor (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 059° ENE
  • Upper Cherwell At Trafford House Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 5.8 mi, 031° NNE · 18 ha
  • Tanks a Lot (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 077° ENE
  • Farnborough Hall (Historic Park or Garden (Grade I)) — 6.1 mi, 329° NNW · 142 ha
  • Swalcliffe Tithe Barn (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 255° WSW

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About This Overthorpe Map Page

Explore Overthorpe, 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: 52.062866, -1.298250. 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.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.