Great Somerford Wiltshire Map

About Great Somerford

Great Somerford whispers its presence in the gentle Wiltshire landscape, a place where the sky often seems to hold a particularly serene hue. It lies 5.8 km south-east of Malmesbury (from Malmesbury: bearing 145°T, OS grid ST 963 826), and is situated east-north-east of Startley village. The River Avon, a silver ribbon weaving through verdant fields, defines its southern edge, its banks a haven for quiet contemplation and the murmur of water over ancient stones. The heart of Great Somerford beats around its village green, a patch of emerald where summer light pools and childhood laughter might once have echoed with a particular sweetness. Here, the cottages of warm, honey-coloured stone stand with a quiet dignity, their gardens spilling over with a riot of colour in the warmer months, a testament to generations of care. The parish church, St. Nicholas, its tower reaching towards the heavens, has for centuries been a silent witness to the ebb and flow of village life, its bells marking out the hours with a comforting regularity.

About This Great Somerford Map Page

Explore Great Somerford, 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: 51.542815, -2.053997. 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.