Ford Shropshire Map

About Ford

Ford village, a quiet corner of Shropshire, catches the late afternoon sun on its weathered stone cottages. It lies 7.8 km west of Shrewsbury (from Shrewsbury: bearing 278°T, OS grid SJ 413 136), and is situated south-east of Shrawardine village. The River Severn, a silver ribbon in the landscape, flows not far from its southern edge, lending a gentle murmur to the air. Here, the fields, a patchwork of greens and golds, roll away towards the horizon, their contours softened by the passing centuries. A fine parish church, with a tower that has watched over generations, stands as a quiet sentinel, its ancient stones absorbing the changing light. The very air in Ford seems to carry the scent of damp earth and distant hayfields, a wholesome perfume that speaks of the land. Life in Ford moves with the steady cadence of the seasons, a tranquil existence undisturbed by the clamour of the wider world.

About This Ford Map Page

Explore Ford, 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: 52.717522, -2.869017. 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.