Highworth | |
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West end of the High Street, 2011 | |
Location within Wiltshire | |
Population | 8,258 (2021 Census)[1] |
OS grid reference | SU200925 |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Swindon |
Postcode district | SN6 |
Dialling code | 01793 |
Police | Wiltshire |
Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
Ambulance | South Western |
UK Parliament | |
Website | Town Council |
Highworth is a market town and civil parish in the Borough of Swindon,[2] England, about 6 miles (10 km) north-east of Swindon town centre. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 8,258.[1] The town is notable for its Queen Anne and Georgian buildings, dating from its pre-eminence in the 18th century. It also has a 13th-century church, St. Michael and All Angels. The parish includes Sevenhampton village and the hamlets of Hampton and Redlands.