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Highwood In Alberta , a wood in north-east France, scene of a World War I conflict
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Highwood may refer to: People * Sidney Highwood (1896–1975), World War I flying ace Places Canada * Highwood, Calgary, a neighbourhood in Calgary, Alberta * Highwood (electoral district), a provincial electoral district in Alberta * Highwood River, a river in Alberta United Kingdom * Highwood, Devon * Highwood, Dorset * Highwood, Essex * Highwood, Hampshire * Highwood, Wokingham, a Local Nature Reserve * Highwood, Worcestershire United States * Highwood, Illinois * Highwood, Montana * Highwood, Wisconsin * Highwood, Hamden, a neighborhood in the town of Hamden, Connecticut Philippines * Highwood, Batangas, Philippines See also * High Wood The Attacks on High Wood, near Bazentin le Petit in the Somme ''département'' of northern France, took place between the British Fourth Army and the German 1st Army during the Battle of the Somme. After the Battle of Bazentin Ridge on 14 July ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidney Highwood
Captain Sidney William Highwood (30 December 1896 – 1975) was a British World War I flying ace and balloon buster credited with sixteen aerial victories. Biography Highwood was born in Marden, Kent, to William and Sarah Highwood, of Hertsfield Farm. He first served as a private in the Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). In 1917 he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, and on 11 October was commissioned as a temporary second lieutenant (on probation), being confirmed in his rank on 22 March 1918. He was posted to No. 84 Squadron on 20 May 1918, flying the S.E.5a, where between 8 August and 30 October he accounted for nine enemy observation balloons, five Fokker D.VII fighters, and two Rumpler reconnaissance aircraft, for which he was twice awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. On 9 October 1918 he was appointed a flight commander with the acting rank of captain, but left the RAF after the end of the war, being transferred to the unemployed list on 2 March 1919. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highwood, Calgary
Highwood is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. it is bounded to the north by McKnight Boulevard, to the east by 4 Street W, to the south by 40 Avenue N and to the west by John Laurie Boulevard. Nose Hill Park is located west of the community. Highwood was established in 1954. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 4 councillor. Demographics In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Highwood had a population of living in dwellings, a 5.5% increase from its 2011 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2012. Residents in this community had a median household income of $57,663 in 2000, and there were 7.3% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 15.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 20.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 30.1% of the housing was used for renting. Education The community is served by Colonel Irvine Juni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highwood (electoral District)
Highwood is a provincial electoral district in southern Alberta, Canada. The district is one of 87 in the province mandated to return a single member to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta using the first past the post method of voting. The district was created in the 1971 boundary redistribution out of the old Okotoks-High River riding and the North part of Pincher Creek-Crowsnest. The district has favoured right leaning parties since its creation. Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta candidates held the district from 1975 until 2012 when they were unseated by the Wildrose Party. The current representative is RJ Sigurdson, who was first elected in 2019. History The electoral district of Highwood was created in the 1971 boundary redistribution from the old electoral districts of Okotoks-High River and Pincher Creek-Crowsnest. The 2010 boundary redistribution saw the riding cut down in size. Land south of the town of High River and a portion of land in the northwes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highwood River
The Highwood River is a tributary of the Bow River in southwestern Alberta, Canada. Course The Highwood originates in the Canadian Rockies in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, in the Highwood Pass below Mount Arethusa. It flows south and is paralleled by the Kananaskis Trail between Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park, Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park, and ''Emerson Creek Park''. It turns east and flows along Highway 541 and through the community of Longview. Continuing east, it passes through High River, ending when it enters the Bow River southeast of Calgary. Recreation The river is known for flyfishing. A variety of trout species live in the river, including native bull trout. In springtime when the snow is melting the river offers white water rafting. Flooding The Highwood River is subject to frequent flooding. Flood events of exceptional magnitude occurred in 1894, 1899, 1902, 1908, 1912, 1923, 1929, 1932, 1942, 1995, 2005 and 2013. Most recently during the 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highwood, Essex
Highwood is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. The village is approximately a mile south from the A414 road and four miles west from the centre of the county town of Chelmsford. Loves Green is part of the village at its north. The hamlet of Edney Common is at the east of the parish. In 2011 the parish had a population of 654. History The parish was formed on 1 April 1954 from the parish of Writtle The village and civil parish of Writtle lies west of Chelmsford, Essex, England. It has a traditional village green complete with duck pond and a Norman church, and was once described as "one of the loveliest villages in England, with a ravishi .... References Villages in Essex Civil parishes in Essex City of Chelmsford {{Essex-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highwood, Hampshire
Highwood is a hamlet in the New Forest National Park of Hampshire, England. According to the Post Office the population of the hamlet at the 2011 Census was included in the civil parish of Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley is a civil parish in the west of the English county of Hampshire. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 Census was 1,171. The civil parish was formed in 1974 by the amalgamation of the three titular village .... Its nearest town is Ringwood, which lies approximately 1.5 miles (2.2 km) south-west from the village. Hamlets in Hampshire {{Hampshire-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highwood, Wokingham
Highwood is a Local Nature Reserve in Woodley, west of Wokingham in Berkshire. It is owned by Wokingham Borough Council and managed by the council together with The Friends of Highwood. Geography and site The nature reserve is mixed lowland woodland with a heathland area. The site also features examples of exotic tree species which were part of an arboretum in the grounds of what was Woodley Lodge. History Highwood used to form part of the grounds of Woodley Lodge. Fauna The site has the following fauna: Birds *Common merganser *Common pochard *Northern shoveler *Grey heron *Grey wagtail *Eurasian treecreeper * Great spotted woodpecker *Common kingfisher Flora The site has the following flora: Trees *''Araucaria araucana'' *''Sequoiadendron giganteum ''Sequoiadendron giganteum'' (giant sequoia; also known as giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Sierran redwood, California big tree, Wellingtonia or simply big treea nickname also used by John Muir) is the sole living ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highwood, Illinois
Highwood is a North Shore (Chicago), North Shore suburb of Chicago in Moraine Township, Lake County, Illinois, Moraine Township, Lake County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, the population was 5,074. It is known for its entertainment, restaurants, bars, and festivals. Geography Highwood is located in southeastern Lake County at , on a ridge above the elevation of Lake Michigan. According to the 2010 census, Highwood has a total area of , all land. The city is located next to Highland Park, Illinois, Highland Park and Fort Sheridan, Illinois, Fort Sheridan, and south of the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve. History Originally, the land was owned by the Potawatomi until it was ceded to the United States through the 1833 Treaty of Chicago. The first non-Native American settled in the town in 1846. In 1851 Highwood became the headquarter location of the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad, which ran parallel to the Chicago and Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highwood, Montana
Highwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chouteau County, Montana, United States. The population was 176 at the 2010 census. History Highwood first had a post office in 1881, which closed and reopened a few times until 1886, since which it has remained open continuously. The community took its name from nearby Highwood Creek. The valley was popularized in the 1962 movie '' Shoot Out at Big Sag'', starring Walter Brennan. Geography Highwood is located in southwestern Chouteau County. It is in the valley of the northwest flowing Highwood Creek, a tributary of the Missouri River, and Big Sag Creek. It is east of Great Falls and just northwest of the Highwood Mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 189 people, 66 households, and 50 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 42.2 people per square mile (16.3/km2). There ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
