Fazeley Staffordshire Map

About Fazeley

Fazeley owes its existence to the ancient waterways that carved their paths through Staffordshire, shaping its early settlement and later its industrial fortunes. It lies 2.1 km south-south-west of Tamworth (from Tamworth: bearing 193°T, OS grid SK 204 019), and is situated north-east of Drayton Bassett village. The winding canals, particularly the Coventry Canal, became arteries of commerce, carrying coal from the surrounding pits and manufactured goods to distant markets, a hum of quiet industry that once defined the local economy. The rich soil of the Midlands also lent itself to agriculture, though the more robust scent of coal dust and iron often overshadowed the fragrance of cultivated fields. Though Fazeley may not boast grand cathedrals or ancient castles, its character is etched into the everyday, perhaps best observed in the sturdy brickwork of its older dwellings, a testament to the generations who toiled here. One might recall the faint echo of canal barges, their weathered hulls a familiar sight against the ever-changing sky, or the lively chatter that once spilled from the local inns after a long day's work. While no single globally recognised figure springs immediately to mind, the collective spirit of Fazeley resides in its hardworking inhabitants and the subtle beauty of its riverside paths, where the light often catches the water in a way that suggests a quiet, enduring resilience.

About This Fazeley Map Page

Explore Fazeley, 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: 52.614744, -1.699535. 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.