Acton Staffordshire Map

About Acton

Acton, a quiet Staffordshire settlement, lies in the embrace of gentle, rolling countryside. It lies 5.2 km south-south-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme (from Newcastle-under-Lyme: bearing 208°T, OS grid SJ 823 414), and is situated east-north-east of Whitmore village. The fields surrounding Acton, often a rich, earthy brown after a spring ploughing, suggest a long agricultural inheritance, a deep connection to the land that has nourished it for generations. The quietude of Acton is punctuated by the distant lowing of cattle, a sound that seems to carry on the soft, western breeze. Its modest cluster of houses, some with walls of weathered brick, others of enduring stone, speaks of a gradual, organic growth rather than a grand design. The quality of the light here, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a soft, golden hue over the landscape, lending a subtle warmth to the scene.

About This Acton Map Page

Explore Acton, Staffordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.970004, -2.264541. 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.