Highworth, Administrative division in Swindon, England.
Highworth extends across elevated terrain 6 miles northeast of Swindon, featuring numerous Queen Anne and Georgian buildings throughout its center district.
The settlement, mentioned in the Domesday Book as 'Wrde', received its market charter in 1206 and maintained Royalist control during the English Civil War.
The Church of St Michael stands at the town center with 13th-century architectural elements, including original lancet windows and medieval structural components.
The town connects to Swindon via the A361 road, with regular bus services operating between both locations throughout the week.
The population grew from a small medieval settlement to 8,258 residents by 2021, maintaining its weekly market tradition for over 800 years.
Location: Swindon
Website: https://highworthtowncouncil.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.62372,-1.70428
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:24
Church of St Michael
926 m
Church of St John the Baptist
2.6 km
Church of All Saints
3.6 km
United Reformed Church
888 m
Church of St James
1.4 km
Church of St Mary Magdalen
3.9 km
Church Room
937 m
Church House
915 m
16 and 17, Church Lane
3.6 km
The Fishes Inn
837 m
Coleshill Bridge (That Part In Coleshill C.P.)
3.4 km
The King And Queen Inn
862 m
7, Westrop
964 m
23, High Street
884 m
12, Lechlade Road
1.3 km
6, Sheep Street
893 m
Bourton Grange
5 km
No 46 (Extension Facing High Street)
850 m
29, High Street
921 m
4, High Street
826 m
26 And 27
3.7 km
10, High Street
849 m
K8 Telephone Kiosk
1.3 km
36, Sevenhampton
1.3 km
5, Sheep Street
888 m
10, Sheep Street
904 m
Lloyd's Bank
838 m
2a And 3, High Street
819 mReviews
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