The Sign

The original village sign was erected in 1977 to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee. The new replacement sign was unveiled on April Fools Day 2022 by local MP Matt Hancock. Both signs show similar themes. The new sign was made by Neil Horne of H Signs after Louise Robinson had inspired the Parish Council and organised the new design through a competition in the village.

The new sign shows the church of St Peter at the top with a farmer in the foreground with a horse and cart carrying hay. There is also a blue tit resting on what look like rosehips, which are also shown below the name; the 'hip' is related to the village name.
The Name and Population

It was called Hepworda in the Domesday Book. The name means "Heppa's enclosure or hip enclosure" from Old English. The 'hip' is the fruit of the wild rose. The population was 536 at the 2011 census.
Other Points of Interest

St Peter's church dates from the 13th century. However following a fire in 1898 the church was substantially rebuilt by John Shewell Corder.

Hepworth St Peter