Oaks Shropshire Map

About Oaks

Oaks rests in a fold of the Shropshire landscape, a quiet collection of dwellings that seem to have emerged organically from the earth. It lies 10.4 km south-west of Shrewsbury (from Shrewsbury: bearing 220°T, OS grid SJ 423 046), and is situated west of Longden Common village. Here, the light often falls in soft, diffused shafts through the ancient trees that give Oaks its name, illuminating the weathered brickwork of cottages and the verdant sweep of fields. The air carries the gentle scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a fragrance that speaks of generations who have lived and worked this soil. Though small, Oaks possesses a certain stillness, a sense of enduring presence that anchors it in its rural setting, far from the clamour of larger settlements. The surrounding farmland, a patchwork of greens and browns, rolls away towards the horizon, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at the core of this hamlet.

About This Oaks Map Page

Explore Oaks, 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: 52.636906, -2.853469. 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.