Barleythorpe Rutland Map

About Barleythorpe

Barleythorpe, a quiet hamlet in Rutland, rests in the gentle curve of the English countryside. It lies 1.4 km north-west of Oakham (from Oakham: bearing 313°T, OS grid SK 849 097). The land around Barleythorpe rolls softly, a canvas of green fields where the light often falls with a peculiar, almost buttery quality, especially in the late afternoon. A sense of tranquil continuity pervades Barleythorpe, a feeling that the seasons have turned here for centuries much as they do now, marked by the slow procession of agricultural life. Traces of its past are subtle, perhaps a weathered stone wall or the faint outline of ancient field systems visible from a slight rise. The air itself seems to carry the scent of damp earth and distant hedgerows, a reminder of the enduring connection to the land that defines Barleythorpe.

About This Barleythorpe Map Page

Explore Barleythorpe, Rutland, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.678354, -0.745176. 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.