The township included a detached area south of the village of Fence,[4] but this part transferred to Old Laund Booth in 1898.

1798 where one can discover the meaning of "Four Alls";[9] the Church of St. John the Evangelist (C of E) built 1874,[10] Higham C of E (Controlled) Primary School,[11] and the Village Hall.

[12] The Spout is a feature in the centre of the village, providing constant natural spring water.

Nearby is the historic site of a pinfold or poundfield, a walled area with grass and running water which was used to temporarily impound animals.

On the road to Nelson are three buildings of interest: Lower White Lee (18th century), Higher White Lee birthplace of Jonas Moore (see below), Ashlar House has a porch dated 1594 with the names Richard Grimshaw and John Box, but the house seems to have been rebuilt in the 17th century.