Clay Common Suffolk Map

About Clay Common

Clay Common rests on the gentle slopes of East Suffolk, a scatter of homes and fields under a wide, changeable sky. It lies 6.1 km north-west of Southwold (from Southwold: bearing 326°T, OS grid TM 471 810), and is situated west of Frostenden village. The land here, rich with the promised bounty of the soil, often carries the scent of turned earth and distant sea salt, a characteristic perfume of the Suffolk coast. Farming remains the quiet heart of Clay Common, with arable fields stretching out like rumpled blankets in shades of green and gold, depending on the season. The light often possesses a particular clarity, catching the edges of the hedgerows and illuminating the weathered brickwork of the scattered farmsteads. A few ancient oaks, gnarled and stoic, stand sentinel over the landscape, their branches a filigree against the pale blue heavens.

About This Clay Common Map Page

Explore Clay Common, Suffolk, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.371423, 1.629191. 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.