Elveden Suffolk Map

About Elveden

Elveden, in the heart of West Suffolk, possesses a quiet dignity, its landscape often touched by a soft, diffused light that seems to linger on the heathland. It lies 6.5 km west-south-west of Thetford (from Thetford: bearing 239°T, OS grid TL 816 795), and is situated west of Barnham village. The heath, a vast expanse of heather and gorse, whispers with the wind, hinting at ancient tracks and the passing of seasons. In Elveden, the air itself can feel remarkably still, carrying the faint, earthy scent of pine from the surrounding plantations. Its history is interwoven with the grand estates that once dominated this part of East Anglia, their shadows stretching long across the fields. The church, St. Andrew's, stands as a sentinel, its weathered flint walls bearing witness to centuries of quiet devotion.

About This Elveden Map Page

Explore Elveden, 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: 52.383528, 0.667457. 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.