Aston Shropshire Map

About Aston

Aston, a quiet Shropshire hamlet, offers a gentle pause in the verdant expanse of the West Midlands. It lies 2.2 km east-south-east of Wem (from Wem: bearing 112°T, OS grid SJ 533 280), and is situated north-west of Lee Brockhurst village. The surrounding landscape, a patchwork of fields that often catch the low afternoon sun with a rich, golden hue, whispers of generations of cultivation. Though no grand edifices mark its skyline, the enduring presence of St. Peter's Church, with its sturdy stone and weathered spire, speaks of a continuity that anchors Aston to its past. The air here often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant livestock, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at its core. Aston's modest lanes, often edged with rambling roses in the summer months, invite a slow perambulation, a chance to observe the subtle shifts in light and shadow across the weathered brick of its scattered dwellings.

About This Aston Map Page

Explore Aston, 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: 52.848236, -2.693872. 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.