Colwell Northumberland Map

About Colwell

Colwell rests in the quiet embrace of Northumberland, a hamlet where stone walls seem to absorb the soft, diffused light of the North East. It lies 11.5 km north of Hexham (from Hexham: bearing 7°T, OS grid NY 950 755), and is situated east-north-east of Barrasford village. The surrounding landscape, a gentle swell of fields that catch the sky, speaks of an ancient husbandry, a continuous tending of the earth. Here, the air carries a certain cleanness, a breath from the fells that lie further west, and the occasional bleating of sheep drifts on the breeze, a simple, enduring sound. Colwell itself, a scattering of houses and farmsteads, possesses a stillness that allows the true character of the land to be felt, a quiet dignity that needs no grand pronouncements. The stone of its buildings, weathered by countless seasons, seems to hold the very essence of this place, a subtle testament to generations who have called Colwell home.

About This Colwell Map Page

Explore Colwell, Northumberland, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 55.074114, -2.078526. 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.