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Highworth Walk: Town Centre【4K】

Published on YouTube on · 14 min · Walking tours · Town Centre & Old Town, Highworth & Surrounding Villages

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Located in the county of Wiltshire, and around five miles northeast of Swindon, is the town of Highworth. The town's name is derived from Old English 'Wrde', meaning 'enclosure', with the 'high' prefix added in circa 1200, in reference to its position on a small hill. In 1206 a market charter was granted to Highworth by King John. At the heart of the town is the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels. This dates back to the Norman era, but was remodelled in the late 15th century, and underwent restoration in the 19th century. The church is Grade I listed. In 1883 a railway station opene...

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  1. 0:00The Green
  2. 0:38Swindon Street
  3. 4:33High Street
  4. 8:11Cherry Orchard
  5. 8:33Sheep Street
  6. 10:47St Michael's Church
  7. 13:42Westrop

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