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Heightington
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52°20′18″N2°20′27″W / 52.33825°N 2.340775°W / 52.33825; -2.340775 Coordinates: 52°20′18″N2°20′27″W / 52.33825°N 2.340775°W / 52.33825; -2.340775

Heightington is a small village in Worcestershire, England.

It lies a little to the south-west of Bewdley and a little to the west of Stourport-on-Severn. Its best known landmark is the 13th century Grade II* listed St Giles' Church. [1]

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References

  1. Historic England. "CHURCH OF ST GILES (1145814)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 27 June 2015.