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.
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| Place | Overthorpe |
| Traditional County | Northamptonshire |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 52.062866 |
| Longitude | -1.298250 |
| Place Type | Village |
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.
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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 built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |