Wroughton Wiltshire Map

About Wroughton

Wroughton, a parish with a long and varied past, has long held its own distinct character. It lies 2.8 km south of Swindon (from Swindon: bearing 180°T, OS grid SU 149 819). The gentle slopes of the Marlborough Downs begin to rise to the south, casting long shadows across its fields in the late afternoon sun, a landscape that has shaped its agricultural heritage for centuries. At its heart, the village green, a broad expanse of well-trodden grass, still serves as a focal point, where the echoes of market days past seem to linger in the quiet air. A notable landmark is the Church of St John the Baptist, its ancient stones bearing witness to generations of worship and community life. More recently, the presence of the Science Museum Group's National Collections Centre has brought a modern layer of intrigue to Wroughton, a place where the hushed stories of scientific progress are carefully preserved.

About This Wroughton Map Page

Explore Wroughton, 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: 51.536140, -1.785144. 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.