Yorton Heath Shropshire Map

About Yorton Heath

The agricultural landscape surrounding Yorton Heath is characteristic of the wider Shropshire plain. It lies 6.7 km south of Wem (from Wem: bearing 186°T, OS grid SJ 505 223), and is situated east of Harmer Hill village. Yorton Heath itself is a small hamlet, its character shaped by the surrounding farmland and the quiet pace of rural life. Historically, like much of this region, its development would have been closely tied to agricultural practices and the needs of a dispersed rural population. The proximity to larger settlements like Wem suggests a historical reliance on those centres for trade and services. The general topography around Yorton Heath is gently undulating, typical of the West Midlands, with fertile soil supporting arable farming.

About This Yorton Heath Map Page

Explore Yorton Heath, 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: 52.796154, -2.734954. 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.