Acton Shropshire Map

About Acton

Acton, a quiet hamlet in Shropshire, holds a certain stillness in its pastoral setting. It lies 4.0 km south-south-west of Bishop's Castle (from Bishop's Castle: bearing 194°T, OS grid SO 313 849), and is situated west-south-west of Lydbury North village. The surrounding countryside unfurls in gentle slopes, often bathed in a soft, diffused light that lends a contemplative air to the landscape. Ancient hedgerows, thick with hawthorn and bramble, mark out the fields, whispering tales of generations who have worked this fertile earth. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant livestock, a balm to the hurried soul. Though small, Acton possesses a deep-rooted connection to the land, a quiet endurance that speaks volumes of its enduring presence.

About This Acton Map Page

Explore Acton, Shropshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.458349, -3.012343. 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.