(Village near Binscombe)
Traditional county: Surrey · District / Borough: Guildford · Region: South East
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| Place | Compton |
| Traditional County | Surrey |
| District / Borough | Guildford |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.220249 |
| Longitude | -0.630786 |
| Place Type | Village |
The rolling chalk downs of the North Downs provide a picturesque backdrop to Compton. It lies 4.0 km north-north-west of Godalming (from Godalming: bearing 343°T, OS grid SU 957 476), and is situated north-north-west of Binscombe village. The village itself is characterized by its charming period cottages and a strong sense of rural tranquility. Historically, agriculture played a significant role in the life of Compton, with farming still evident in the surrounding countryside. A notable landmark is the medieval parish church of St. Nicholas, which boasts ancient stonework and a peaceful churchyard. Compton retains a strong community spirit, often reflected in local events and the well-maintained village green.
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Explore Compton, Surrey, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.220249, -0.630786. 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.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |