HIGHAM, a hamlet in the parish of SHIRLAND,
hundred of SCARSDALE, county of DERBY, 16 miles
(N. by E.) from Derby, containing 591 inhabitants.
Higham is a place of great antiquity: it is situated
upon the Roman Iknield-street, and had formerly a
market; fairs for cattle are held on the first Wednesday
after New year's day, and on February 27th. Many of
the inhabitants are employed in weaving stockings and
in the adjoining bleaching-grounds.