Alcester Warwickshire Map

About Alcester

Alcester, a place where the Avon and Arrow rivers once met, whispers tales of Roman roads and ancient settlements under the gentle Warwickshire sky. It lies 10.7 km south-west of Henley-in-Arden (from Henley-in-Arden: bearing 215°T, OS grid SP 089 572), and is situated north-west of Oversley Green village. For centuries, the land here has yielded its bounty, supporting a farming community whose rhythms are as old as the soil itself, and its economy, once shaped by wool and later by industry, now finds its pulse in the quiet hum of local enterprise and trade. The very air seems to carry the scent of turned earth and the distant murmur of the watercourses that have defined its existence for millennia. The enduring spirit of Alcester is perhaps best felt in its vibrant market square, a place where the echoes of past commerce still resonate, drawing people together under the wide expanse of the sky. While no single globally recognised figure may claim Alcester as their sole domain, its history is interwoven with the lives of many who have contributed to the broader tapestry of English life, from those who built its early foundations to the artisans and traders who have sustained its character. The old market hall, with its weathered timbers, stands as a silent witness to generations of gatherings, and the surrounding streets, often bathed in the soft, golden light of late afternoon, invite contemplation of the lives lived and stories yet to unfold.

About This Alcester Map Page

Explore Alcester, Warwickshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.213648, -1.870983. 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.