New Crofton West Yorkshire Map

About New Crofton

New Crofton, a quiet suburb in the Wakefield district, breathes with a gentle, unassuming presence. It lies 4.6 km south-west of Featherstone (from Featherstone: bearing 236°T, OS grid SE 386 173), and is situated south-east of Crofton village. The land here, a soft tapestry of greens and browns, unfolds with a quiet dignity, hinting at the agricultural past that shaped its character. Sunlight, when it breaks through the Yorkshire clouds, often casts a diffused, almost ethereal glow upon the neat rows of houses and the occasional splash of vibrant garden colour. Though not marked by grand monuments, New Crofton possesses a subtle charm, a sense of peaceful habitation that offers a respite from the busier thoroughfares. The air here carries a faint, earthy scent, a whisper of the fields that still lie close, a reminder of the enduring connection to the land.

About This New Crofton Map Page

Explore New 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: 53.651484, -1.417383. 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.