Cherhill Wiltshire Map

About Cherhill

Cherhill, a Wiltshire village, breathes a quiet dignity under the wide English sky. It lies 4.0 km east-south-east of Calne (from Calne: bearing 101°T, OS grid SU 036 701), and is situated south of Compton Bassett village. The light here, particularly in late afternoon, often possesses a luminous quality, gilding the ancient stones of its modest dwellings and lending a soft glow to the surrounding fields that roll gently towards the horizon. Cherhill’s past, though not marked by grand pronouncements, is felt in the enduring character of its landscape, a history whispered by the wind rustling through the leaves of old oaks. The village green, a simple expanse of well-trodden grass, serves as the quiet heart of Cherhill, a place where the continuity of village life is silently observed. Its proximity to the larger market town of Calne suggests a long-standing relationship, a subtle interdependence that has shaped the character of this particular corner of Wiltshire.

About This Cherhill Map Page

Explore Cherhill, 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: 51.430774, -1.948441. 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.