Highburton

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Highburton is part of Kirkburton a village in the county of West Yorkshire, England, lying five miles southeast of Huddersfield. It was a hamlet until the middle of the 20th century, when housing developments increased the size of the village substantially. Highburton has an ancient market cross and is home to Highburton Cooperative Society, which operates the world's oldest operating independent single retail cooperative outlet, founded in 1856.

Highburton is home to Highburton First School, the headteacher of which is Mr Roy Hobbs. The school contains 6 years including a reception year.

Highburton is also the home of local magazine 'The Burton Bulletin'. It contains news and pictures from Highburton, Kirkburton and the surrounding areas.

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