Corton Denham Somerset Map

About Corton Denham

Corton Denham, a quiet hamlet in Somerset, offers a tranquil respite within the rolling Dorset Downs. It lies 5.9 km north of Sherborne (from Sherborne: bearing 356°T, OS grid ST 635 225), and is situated north-north-east of Sandford Orcas village. The landscape around Corton Denham is characterised by gentle slopes that catch the afternoon sun, lending a soft, golden hue to the fields in late summer. A notable feature is the venerable parish church, St. Andrew's, its stone weathered by centuries, standing as a silent sentinel over the small cluster of dwellings. The air here often carries the faint, earthy scent of fertile soil, a testament to the agricultural heart that has long sustained this corner of England. The village itself, though modest, possesses a certain enduring charm, where the quietude is punctuated only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rustle of leaves in the ancient hedgerows.

About This Corton Denham Map Page

Explore Corton Denham, 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: 51.001319, -2.521330. 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.