Hawkesley West Midlands Map

About Hawkesley

Hawkesley, a district within the Birmingham district of the West Midlands, offers a quietude that belies its proximity to a major urban centre. It lies 9.4 km north of Redditch (from Redditch: bearing 1°T, OS grid SP 042 770), and is situated north-west of Forhill village. The gentle sweep of its landscape, often softened by the diffused light of the English Midlands, hints at a history of agricultural stewardship, where fields once unfurled like broad, green skirts. Modern housing estates now stand where farmsteads once were, yet the enduring character of the land persists, a subtle echo of its rural past. The air here carries a certain clarity, a welcome respite from the city's hum, and the streets, though residential, possess a quiet order. Hawkesley, in its own unassuming way, provides a tableau of contemporary suburban life, grounded by the enduring, quiet beauty of its surroundings.

About This Hawkesley Map Page

Explore Hawkesley, West Midlands, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.391871, -1.938532. 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.