Stanshope Staffordshire Map

About Stanshope

Stanshope, a quiet hamlet, exhales the ancient air of the Staffordshire Moorlands. It lies 9.2 km north-west of Ashbourne (from Ashbourne: bearing 325°T, OS grid SK 127 542), and is situated south of Alstonefield village. The landscape around Stanshope, a gentle swell of rolling hills under a wide, expressive sky, seems to hold the quietude of centuries, the light often possessing a tender, diffused quality that softens the rugged contours of the land. Here, the stone cottages, their walls a warm, honeyed hue, speak of a continuity that predates hurried modern life, their roofs often a patchwork of weathered slate. The very earth feels solid, unpretentious, bearing the subtle scent of damp soil and distant sheep, a fragrance that clings to the air like a half-forgotten memory. Stanshope is a place where the murmur of the wind through scattered oak trees is a more compelling conversation than any spoken word.

About This Stanshope Map Page

Explore Stanshope, 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: 53.085103, -1.811247. 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.