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Higham Ferrers was granted 'borough
status' way back in 1251 on the application of William De Ferrers. It was
approved by Henry III. The name Higham is from the Saxon word 'Hecham' which means
'Settlement on a Hill'. The town held a good position overlooking the
River Nene and served by the
London to Leicester trunk road. My walk took place on a lovely chilly
January day in 2006. ....I was lucky to
get access to the church and I would like to thank the lady who took me on a
guided tour for all the information and the tour leaflet of the town.
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