Throckley Tyne and Wear Map

About Throckley

Throckley emerges from the Tyne and Wear landscape with a quiet persistence. It lies 2.6 km north-north-east of Ryton (from Ryton: bearing 13°T, OS grid NZ 158 668), and is situated west-north-west of Walbottle village. The land hereabouts carries a subtle richness, hinting at the agricultural pursuits that have long shaped its character, the fields unfolding in broad, sunlit swathes under the often-expansive northern sky. Its historical roots, though not heralded by grand pronouncements, are discernible in the enduring patterns of settlement and the quiet dignity of its older dwellings. The air in Throckley, particularly on a crisp morning, seems to hold a clarity that speaks of open country and a gentle unfolding of the day. Echoes of its past, perhaps tied to the broader industrial heritage of the region, are woven into its present, lending a grounded, unpretentious feel to this corner of England.

About This Throckley Map Page

Explore Throckley, Tyne and Wear, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.995883, -1.754287. 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.