The old Higher Town Farm house (demolished), photo taken in the late 1800s to early 1900s, during this time the Hosking family occupied the property.Former Bible Christian Church chapel in Higher Town, located south of Tremodrett Manor House, 2017.The lane at Higher Town Farm, 2007.
The name Higher Town is believed to have originated from Higher Town Farm, which eventually lent its name to the surrounding hamlet.
In the early 19th century, the majority of land and property in Higher Town was owned by Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. Most local residents were tenants under his ownership. The hamlet spans an approximate radius of 630 meters, with Higher Town Farm situated at its center.
According to the local Tithe map dated 16 April 1838, the following individuals were recorded as residents or landholders within the present-day boundaries of Higher Town:
Nicholas Pascoe of Higher Town Farm
William Rowse of Bawdens Farm (present-day name) and Tremodrett Farm House
John Retallick of Tremoddrett (now Tremodrett) Manor House and associated farmlands
Richard Retallick of New House farm
William Hodge of Burnet (now Burney) House farm
James Stick of Chilbrook (now Chillbrook) Farm
Nicholas Stick of New Town Cottages and associated farmlands
Thomas Stick of Mary Pickes Cottage
Joseph Lawry of Trenower Farm and East Griglands associated farmlands
Nicholas Hoskins of Upper and Lower Bee Park (farmlands)
John Hoskins of Outer and Homer Well Park (farmlands)
