Shotley Common Suffolk Map

About Shotley Common

Shotley Common breathes the saline tang of the estuary, a quiet settlement where the land slopes gently towards the Orwell. It lies 5.6 km north-west of Harwich (from Harwich: bearing 321°T, OS grid TM 222 368), and is situated east-south-east of Chelmondiston village. The roads here, often lined with hedgerows that seem to hold the very essence of Suffolk's soft light, lead to a landscape subtly shaped by water and wind. One might imagine the echo of distant ship horns on a clear day, a reminder of the maritime artery that pulses so close. The fields, a patchwork of greens and golds under the wide East Anglian sky, suggest a continuity of cultivation, a quiet, enduring dialogue between man and soil. Shotley Common’s character is one of understated permanence, a place where the passing of seasons feels more significant than the clamour of progress.

About This Shotley Common Map Page

Explore Shotley 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: 51.985869, 1.236014. 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.