Shotley Gate Suffolk Map

About Shotley Gate

Shotley Gate marks the confluence where the River Orwell meets the Stour, a point of quiet observation on the Suffolk coast. It lies 1.8 km north-west of Harwich (from Harwich: bearing 315°T, OS grid TM 246 338). The air here often carries the tang of salt and the distant hum of shipping, a constant reminder of the estuary's vital artery. Beyond the village, the flatlands stretch, a canvas for the ever-changing Suffolk sky, where light can pool in surprising, almost tangible ways. Historically, Shotley Gate was a strategic point, its shores once patrolled and its waters plied by vessels of varying purpose, the echoes of which seem to linger in the brisk wind. The land itself, a gentle descent towards the water, feels worn smooth by the passage of countless tides.

About This Shotley Gate Map Page

Explore Shotley Gate, 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: 51.957856, 1.268745. 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.