Oreton Shropshire Map

About Oreton

Oreton breathes a quiet dignity in the Shropshire countryside. It lies 5.2 km north-north-west of Cleobury Mortimer (from Cleobury Mortimer: bearing 336°T, OS grid SO 650 804), and is situated south-west of Stottesdon village. The fields surrounding Oreton often hold a soft, luminous quality, particularly in the late afternoon when sunlight slants across the gentle slopes, illuminating the rich, dark earth. A sense of enduring peace pervades the lanes that wind through Oreton, hinting at generations who have walked these same paths, their lives unfolding against a backdrop of ancient hedgerows. The very air seems to carry the scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, a testament to the enduring agricultural heart of this corner of England. Though small, Oreton possesses a quiet resilience, a place where the slow turning of seasons dictates the rhythm of life.

About This Oreton Map Page

Explore Oreton, 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: 52.421304, -2.514852. 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.