Fonthill Gifford Wiltshire Map

About Fonthill Gifford

Fonthill Gifford, a quiet corner of Wiltshire, breathes a gentle, pastoral air. It lies 10.9 km north-east of Shaftesbury (from Shaftesbury: bearing 34°T, OS grid ST 925 319), and is situated south-west of Fonthill Bishop village. The modest cluster of dwellings here, often glimpsed through the soft, diffused light that so often graces these southern downs, speaks of a life lived at a measured pace, where the rustle of leaves in the ancient trees provides a constant, soothing soundtrack. Though not a place of grand pronouncements, Fonthill Gifford carries the quiet dignity of centuries, with its very stones seemingly absorbing the passage of time. The land around it, a tapestry of cultivated fields and ancient woodlands, offers a subtle beauty, hinting at the enduring connection between the people and the earth they tend.

About This Fonthill Gifford Map Page

Explore Fonthill Gifford, 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: 51.087255, -2.108459. 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.