Coalport Shropshire Map

About Coalport

Coalport, a name evoking the deep earth from which its past prosperity sprang, now presents a gentler aspect to the world. It lies 2.4 km east-north-east of Broseley (from Broseley: bearing 78°T, OS grid SJ 698 023). The River Severn, a broad, slow-moving artery of the land, skirts the edges of Coalport, its waters reflecting the muted greens and browns of the Shropshire landscape. Remnants of its industrial heritage, though softened by time, can still be glimpsed in the sturdy brickwork of former warehouses and the ghostly outlines of old wharves, hinting at a past where the air itself seemed thick with the labour of men and the smoke of furnaces. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, has a peculiar, almost tangible quality, casting long shadows that seem to hold the memories of centuries. Today, Coalport breathes a quieter air, the gentle murmur of the river a more dominant sound than the clatter of industry, and the village green, a patch of well-trodden turf, offers a simple, unassuming beauty.

About This Coalport Map Page

Explore Coalport, 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: 52.617650, -2.447304. 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.