Silkstone Common South Yorkshire Map

About Silkstone Common

Silkstone Common, a scattering of homes and fields in South Yorkshire, carries the quiet dignity of a place that has witnessed the turning of seasons for generations. It lies 4.7 km east-north-east of Penistone (from Penistone: bearing 76°T, OS grid SE 291 044), and is situated south of Silkstone village. The land around Silkstone Common slopes gently, allowing the pale Yorkshire light to spread across the fields and illuminate the hedgerows that trace ancient boundaries. A sense of enduring connection to the earth pervades the air, a subtle scent of damp soil and distant woodland that speaks of an agrarian past. Though the coal mines that once defined the region have largely faded, their legacy is etched into the very landscape, a reminder of the industry that shaped its character. The houses themselves, often built of local stone, seem to have grown from the ground, their sturdy forms weathering the elements with a quiet resilience.

About This Silkstone Common Map Page

Explore Silkstone Common, South Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.535477, -1.562145. 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.