Museums · South East England
Highworth
In or near Shrivenham.
Highworth — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon · 8.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Highworth is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Highworth is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases local history and heritage, offering insights into the area's past and its significance within the region.
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Background
History
Highworth is on a hill in a strategic position above the Upper Thames Valley, and seems to have been occupied almost continuously for 7,000 years. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Wrde', which derives from the Old English word 'worth' meaning enclosure. At that time there were six households and a church. The prefix 'High', owing to it being situated on a hill, was not added until around 1200 AD. The origins and layout of Highworth are medieval. Highworth's martyr, John Goodson, a Lollard, was burned at the stake for heresy at Lammas (1 August) in 1508. He was a miller who lived and carried out his business at Maggot Mill, Fresden (the word maggot here means "lively" and…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6310, -1.7120
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Highworth
- Postcode
- SN6 7EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon North
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon — 8.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Highworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Highworth?
- Highworth is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN6 7EW), in the parish of Highworth.
- What is Highworth?
- Highworth — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Highworth?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN6 7EW.
- Is Highworth a protected site?
- Yes — Highworth is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Highworth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN6 7EW. It sits within the Swindon North parliamentary constituency.