Harkstead Suffolk Map

About Harkstead

Harkstead breathes the salt-tinged air of Suffolk's Shotley Peninsula. It lies 7.1 km west-north-west of Harwich (from Harwich: bearing 294°T, OS grid TM 194 352), and is situated south-south-west of Chelmondiston village. The land around Harkstead slopes gently towards the Orwell estuary, a subtle rise that catches the morning light with a pale, pearlescent glow, hinting at the coastal proximity. Ancient hedgerows, thick with hawthorn and dog rose, trace the boundaries of fields that have yielded their harvest for centuries, their rich soil a testament to enduring cultivation. The village itself possesses a quiet dignity, its houses of brick and flint often framed by gardens where roses climb with a determined, almost wild, beauty. St. Mary's Church, a modest but steadfast sentinel, stands as a silent witness to the passage of time, its weathered stones absorbing the sun's warmth.

About This Harkstead Map Page

Explore Harkstead, 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: 51.972081, 1.192891. 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.