Midelney Somerset Map

About Midelney

Midelney breathes a quiet presence in the Somerset levels, a place where the land itself seems to hold ancient secrets. It lies 4.0 km south-south-west of Langport (from Langport: bearing 193°T, OS grid ST 410 228), and is situated south-south-east of Drayton village. The hamlet is defined by its proximity to the River Parrett, a slow-moving artery that has shaped its character and economy for centuries, its waters reflecting the bruised hues of the evening sky. Here, the surrounding fields, often rich with the promise of harvest, stretch out under a sky that can shift from the softest pearl to a dramatic, brooding grey, a constant companion to the agricultural life of Midelney. The very air seems imbued with the scent of damp earth and the distant bleating of sheep, a sensory tapestry woven from the enduring rhythms of the countryside.

About This Midelney Map Page

Explore Midelney, 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: 51.002268, -2.841176. 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.