Highbury Somerset Map

About Highbury

Highbury, a quiet expanse of Somerset, hums with a subtle grace. It lies 5.9 km south-south-east of Midsomer Norton (from Midsomer Norton: bearing 157°T, OS grid ST 686 487), and is situated north of Coleford village. The lanes of Highbury, often bordered by hedgerows that seem to hold the very breath of the countryside, lead past modest dwellings and gardens where roses bloom with a fervent, untamed beauty. A particular quality of light, often softened by a veil of passing cloud, lends a gentle luminescence to the surrounding fields, hinting at the ancient agricultural rhythms that still govern the landscape. Though lacking grand monuments, Highbury possesses a certain understated character, a sense of quiet permanence that speaks of generations who have called this place home, their lives interwoven with the slow turning of the seasons. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, a perfume of rural existence.

About This Highbury Map Page

Explore Highbury, 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: 51.236929, -2.450164. 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.