Higham, Babergh
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Higham is a village and civil parish in Suffolk, England. Located on the eastern bank of the River Brett (which defines the parish's western boundary), around 400 metres (440 yd) north of the point at which it joins the River Stour, it is part of Babergh district. In 2005 it had a population of 140,[1] including Shelley and increasing to 203 at the census 2011.[2]
Higham | |
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St Mary's Church | |
Location within Suffolk | |
Population | 203 (2011 Census) |
OS grid reference | TM034357 |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | COLCHESTER |
Postcode district | CO7 |
Dialling code | 01206 |
Police | Suffolk |
Fire | Suffolk |
Ambulance | East of England |
UK Parliament | |
51.98252°N 0.96172°E / 51.98252; 0.96172 |
The village itself is a designated conservation area, whilst the entire parish is located within the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It also contains Rowley Grove, a nature reserve classed as Ancient Woodland and a point to point racecourse which is home to the Waveney Harriers.