Highworth is a small market town in the unitary authority of Swindon in Wiltshire, England, located about six miles north-east of Swindon town centre. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 8,240. The market town is a medieval phenomenon. ... A unitary authority is a type of local authority, which has a single tier and is responsible for all local government functions within its area. ... The article on the town of Swindon is here. ... Wiltshire (abbreviated Wilts) is a large southern English county. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... , For other places with the same name, see Swindon (disambiguation). ...

Town

Highworth is a dormitory town, as it is a popular residence of people working in Swindon, but who want to live in a smaller, rural town. It currently has an infants school (Eastrop), a junior school (Southfields), and two primary schools (Northview and Westrop). There is also a secondary school, Highworth Warneford, serving Highworth and the surrounding area. Highworth Warneford is a well respected school over all aspects, but recognised widely by its musical department, supporting both Warneford Choir and Warneford Big Band. Its parish church, St Michael and All Angels, dates from the 13th century and has 8 bells. Other churches are Methodist Church, United Reformed Church, Community Church and a Roman Catholic congregation. The Salvation Army runs a drug rehabilitation unit in the town. A local magazine, Highworth Link, is published 10 times a year.[1] Highworth Choral Society perform 3 times a year, including modern classics in the summer.[2] The local football club is Highworth Town F.C.. Highworth Town F.C. is a football club based in Swindon, England. ...

Residents of Highworth are often referred to as "Highworthians".

History

During the civil war, when Charles I fought against Parliament, Highworth was a royalist stronghold. From 1894 to 1974 there was a Highworth Rural District.

In 2006 the town celebrated the 800th anniversary of the granting of the charter for its market which is still held every Saturday.

Highworth was also mentioned in the Doomsday book.

Coordinates: 51°37′N, 1°42′W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...