Higher Town

Higher Town is the easternmost and largest settlement on the island of in the , . It is situated just inland, though the more modern of the island's two quays is just south of the settlement and is named Higher Town Quay.
  • Village
  • …lies at an elevation of 46 feet (14 metres)
  • …is also known as “Higher Town, Isles of Scilly”
  • Description: village on Isles of Scilly
  • Postal code: TR25

Places of Interest

Highlights include St Martin’s Methodist Church, Isles of Scilly and St Martin’s Church.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Middle Town and Lower Town.
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Higher Town

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Latitude
49.96061° or 49° 57′ 38″ north
Longitude
-6.28267° or 6° 16′ 58″ west
Open location code
8CXMXP68+6W
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In Other Languages

From Basque to Welsh—“Higher Town” goes by many names.
  • Basque: “Higher Town (Scilly uharteak)”
  • Basque: “Higher Town”
  • Cornish: “Trewartha”
  • Danish: “Higher Town”
  • Welsh: “Trewartha”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include St Martins Post Office and Pool Green.

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