Rawthorpe West Yorkshire Map

About Rawthorpe

Rawthorpe, a suburban expanse in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, carries the quiet hum of everyday life beneath the wide Yorkshire sky. It lies 2.1 km east-north-east of Huddersfield (from Huddersfield: bearing 59°T, OS grid SE 162 175), and is situated west-south-west of Kirkheaton village. The land here gently slopes, a subtle shift in the earth that catches the afternoon sun in a particular way, turning the brickwork of its homes to a warm, earthy hue. Though not ancient, Rawthorpe has seen generations walk its pavements, a steady current of lives flowing through its streets. The local green, a modest patch of earth, often echoes with the laughter of children, a simple, enduring sound against the backdrop of distant traffic. Its character is woven from the ordinary – the corner shop, the school gates, the familiar rhythm of neighbours passing.

About This Rawthorpe Map Page

Explore Rawthorpe, 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: 53.654115, -1.755037. 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.