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The Great Britain Guide

Windmills · East Midlands

Hopton Windmill

In or near Hopton.

Free admission

Hopton Windmill — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Cattle by Hopton Windmill - geograph.org.uk - 5589406

Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Recreation Ground Halt · 3.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Hopton Windmill, the nearest railway station is Recreation Ground Halt, located 3.4 km away. Entry to the windmill is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Hopton Windmill is a Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1111797). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details SK 25 SE HOPTON AND GRIFFE GRANGE BRASSINGTON ROAD 4/100 (South Side) Windmill II Base of windmill. C18. Coursed limestone rubble with gritstone dressings. Circular tapering tower without cap or machinery. Blocked doorcase with massive lintel to north. Various square window openings, with flush dressings. Gritstone capping band at top. Listing NGR: SK2518554468 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 80052 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hopton Windmill is a Grade II listed windmill located in the East Midlands. This structure is notable for its historical significance within the region’s industrial heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.0868, -1.6254
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Hopton
Postcode
DE4 4NY
Parliamentary constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Nearest railway station
Recreation Ground Halt3.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hopton Windmill?
Hopton Windmill is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 4NY), in the parish of Hopton.
What is Hopton Windmill?
Hopton Windmill — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Hopton Windmill?
The nearest railway station is Recreation Ground Halt, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 4NY.
Is Hopton Windmill a listed building?
Hopton Windmill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Hopton Windmill free to visit?
Yes, Hopton Windmill is free to enter.
How do I get to Hopton Windmill?
The nearest railway station is Recreation Ground Halt, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 4NY.