Blackford Somerset Map

About Blackford

Blackford’s low-lying fields, often touched by a pearly mist, speak of ancient agricultural rhythms. It lies 7.3 km south-south-west of Axbridge (from Axbridge: bearing 193°T, OS grid ST 413 474), and is situated north-north-west of Heath House village. The air here can hold the faint, earthy scent of damp soil, a reminder of the land that has sustained this place for generations. A broad, stoic church tower, its stone weathered by countless seasons, presides over the modest cluster of dwellings, its silhouette a familiar comfort against the wide Somerset sky. The village green, a humble expanse of well-trodden turf, has witnessed its share of quiet conversations and the fleeting dramas of village life. Blackford, though not a place of grand pronouncements, possesses a quiet resilience, a character forged in the enduring partnership between its people and the land.

About This Blackford Map Page

Explore Blackford, Somerset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.223258, -2.841648. 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.