Stakeford Northumberland Map

About Stakeford

Stakeford emerges from the Northumberland landscape, a place where the echoes of industry still resonate faintly. It lies 2.2 km south-south-west of Ashington (from Ashington: bearing 192°T, OS grid NZ 271 855), and is situated west-north-west of West Sleekburn village. The air here, often carrying the scent of damp earth, speaks of a past deeply intertwined with the extraction of coal, a history etched into the very contours of the land. Though the pits themselves may have closed, their memory persists in the quiet determination of Stakeford's residents. The gentle slope of the land towards the River Wansbeck hints at a natural beauty that persists, a subtle counterpoint to the industrial legacy. Here, the light often falls with a diffused softness, lending a contemplative mood to the everyday. Stakeford, in its unpretentious way, offers a glimpse into a corner of England shaped by both toil and enduring spirit.

About This Stakeford Map Page

Explore Stakeford, 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: 55.163596, -1.576173. 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.