Yelford Oxfordshire Map

About Yelford

Yelford, a quiet hamlet, often seems to hold its breath as the afternoon sun, a pale gold, slants across its fields. It lies 5.2 km south of Witney (from Witney: bearing 177°T, OS grid SP 359 046), and is situated north-north-east of Cote village. The air here, particularly on a still day, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant hay, a perfume that has clung to this landscape for generations. A low stone wall, softened by moss and the passage of countless seasons, marks the boundary of what was once a more bustling heart, whispering of lives lived and labours undertaken under the vast Oxfordshire sky. The occasional murmur of the Windrush, a silver thread through the green, is the dominant sound, a constant reminder of the water's patient work. Yelford's charm lies not in grand pronouncements, but in the quiet poetry of its hedgerows and the enduring character of its weathered stone.

About This Yelford Map Page

Explore Yelford, Oxfordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.739507, -1.480663. 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.