Yeavering Northumberland Map

About Yeavering

The rolling hills and fertile plains surrounding Yeavering have witnessed millennia of human activity. It lies 5.8 km west-north-west of Wooler (from Wooler: bearing 292°T, OS grid NT 936 302), and is situated south of Milfield village. This ancient landscape was once the heart of an Anglo-Saxon royal centre, a place of significant political and ceremonial importance during the 7th century. Archaeological excavations have revealed evidence of a large timber hall, believed to be a royal residence and feasting hall, alongside other structures suggesting a thriving settlement. Today, Yeavering remains a tranquil rural hamlet, its economy primarily agricultural, continuing the long tradition of farming that has shaped its character for centuries. The gentle undulations of the land, characteristic of the wider Northumberland landscape, provide a peaceful backdrop to this historically rich location.

About This Yeavering Map Page

Explore Yeavering, 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: 55.566179, -2.102198. 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.