Crofton West Yorkshire Map

About Crofton

Crofton rests in the gentle contours of West Yorkshire, a place where the landscape itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 4.9 km south of Normanton (from Normanton: bearing 190°T, OS grid SE 378 178), and is situated south-west of Sharlston village. The air here carries a certain quietude, perhaps a legacy of the coal mining that once defined its character, leaving behind a subtle, earthy scent that lingers even now. Though the pits have long since closed, their presence is felt in the very topography, in the slight, almost imperceptible rise and fall of the land. The light, when it breaks through the Yorkshire clouds, often possesses a particular softness, illuminating the brickwork of older houses with a muted, enduring warmth. Crofton’s enduring spirit can be found not in grand monuments, but in the steady, unassuming rhythm of its daily life, a quiet hum that has persisted through generations.

About This Crofton Map Page

Explore Crofton, 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: 53.656139, -1.428334. 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.