Whitley Wiltshire Map

About Whitley

Whitley, a tranquil hamlet in Wiltshire, unfolds its quietude upon the gentle Wiltshire countryside. It lies 3.4 km north-west of Melksham (from Melksham: bearing 319°T, OS grid ST 882 663), and is situated north-west of Shaw village. The air in Whitley often carries a soft, earthy scent, a testament to the surrounding fields that have long been the lifeblood of this place, their rich soil yielding to the farmer's plough. Ancient hedgerows, thick with hawthorn and dog rose, trace the boundaries of its modest landscape, offering a sense of enduring, unhurried growth. The modest church, a silent sentinel of stone, stands as a quiet anchor for the community, its weathered walls bearing the subtle patina of countless seasons. Even the light here seems to possess a particular quality, a soft diffusion that lends a contemplative air to the clustered cottages and their well-tended gardens.

About This Whitley Map Page

Explore Whitley, 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: 51.395980, -2.170736. 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.