The Down Shropshire Map

About The Down

The Down lies in a quiet corner of Shropshire, its character shaped by the gentle rise and fall of the land. It lies 4.6 km south-west of Bridgnorth (from Bridgnorth: bearing 227°T, OS grid SO 682 900), and is situated east of Chetton village. The air here often carries the subtle scent of damp earth after rain, a reminder of the rich agricultural heritage that underpins The Down. Farming remains a significant part of its identity, with fields of barley and wheat stretching out towards the horizon, catching the afternoon sun in swathes of burnished gold. There is a sense of enduring continuity in the cluster of red-brick farmhouses and cottages, their roofs softened by moss and lichen, speaking of generations who have worked this soil. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a peculiar softness, gilding the edges of the hedgerows and casting long, peaceful shadows across the lanes.

About This The Down Map Page

Explore The Down, 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: 52.507679, -2.469937. 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.