Clapton Somerset Map

About Clapton

Clapton, a quiet hamlet in Somerset, exhales the scent of damp earth and hedgerows. It lies 2.7 km west-south-west of Midsomer Norton (from Midsomer Norton: bearing 254°T, OS grid ST 638 534), and is situated east-south-east of Ston Easton village. The land here rolls with a gentle, insistent grace, the kind that suggests ancient paths trod by generations of farmers and travellers. Evidence of its agricultural past is still visible in the scattered stone barns and the enduring patterns of the fields, stitched together by dry-stone walls that murmur secrets of the Mendip hills. A particular quality of light often falls upon Clapton, softening the edges of the cottages and lending a golden hue to the early morning mist that can drift in from the Avon Valley. The small church, a stoic sentinel of local life, stands as a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this corner of the South West.

About This Clapton Map Page

Explore Clapton, 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: 51.278866, -2.520022. 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.