Ashton Keynes Wiltshire Map

About Ashton Keynes

Ashton Keynes, a village of unassuming grace, draws its character from the gentle flow of water. It lies 5.1 km west of Cricklade (from Cricklade: bearing 277°T, OS grid SU 049 942), and is situated north-north-west of Leigh village. The Cotswold Canals, a network of waterways that once hummed with the industry of barges, now offer a tranquil counterpoint to the surrounding arable fields, their surfaces reflecting the pale English sky with a quiet, silvery light. The village green, a generous expanse of well-worn grass, serves as the heart of Ashton Keynes, a place where the daily lives of its inhabitants unfold beneath ancient trees. Its modest stone cottages, some bearing the marks of centuries, speak of a continuity that feels both resilient and deeply peaceful. The air here often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a testament to its agricultural roots.

About This Ashton Keynes Map Page

Explore Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.646630, -1.929785. 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.