Beechwood West Yorkshire Map

About Beechwood

Beechwood breathes a quietude that settles upon the land like the fine dust of a summer's day. It lies 6.0 km east-north-east of Leeds (from Leeds: bearing 62°T, OS grid SE 350 367), and is situated west of Scholes village. The contours of the land here gently slope, a subtle invitation to the eye, leading the gaze towards the distant, hazy outline of the Pennines. The homes of Beechwood, many built of warm, local brick, seem to absorb the pale Yorkshire light, their gardens often a riot of colour in season, a testament to the enduring care of their inhabitants. Though no grand abbey or castle dominates its skyline, the unassuming presence of St. Jude's parish church, with its sturdy stone tower, anchors the community, its bells a familiar, resonant sound marking the passage of time. The air in Beechwood often carries a faint, earthy scent, a reminder of the surrounding fields and the agricultural heritage that still whispers through the lanes.

About This Beechwood Map Page

Explore Beechwood, West Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.825630, -1.469616. 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.