Discover Highnam’s treasures. From Highnam Court and the many families that lived on the estate, to Holy Innocents and St Oswalds churches, to the history of The Vineyard, the docks at Over and the building of the canal and railway. Discover the farming community, the school and significant features such as the Pinetum, Lassington Woods and the location of the famous Lassington Oak. We are adding new information every month.
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I was only six when at Lassington Oak, that was 73 years ago. In those days there were very few houses in Highnam. We lived in a cottage by "The…
John Gough’s stirling efforts earned Highnam the coverted Bledisloe Cup for the best kept large village in Gloucestershire. John was out mowing the lawns and making repairs around the village…
Daffodil Sunday thirty years ago meant an expedition on the Gloucester – Ledbury railway, through the woods and valleys of the Ryeland countryside; it was one of those pastoral routes…
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Discover more about Lassington and Severn Vale
Would you like to know more about Lassington and Severn Vale. Discover the stories, the people and the history. Wednesday 13th November at the parish rooms.
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Donation & Membership
Highnam Heritage would be interested in hearing from anyone who has archive material relating to the Parish. You can have it scanned and made available for the web-site, or it could be stored for you as we have safe and secure facilities. If you have memories that you are happy to have recorded then let us know.