Museums · West Midlands
Highworth
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
- 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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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…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6310, -1.7120
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Highworth
- Postcode
- SN6 7EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon North
Sources
- wikipedia: Highworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Highworth?
- Highworth is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.6310°, -1.7120°.
- Is Highworth wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Highworth. Check ahead for specific facilities.