Windmills · South Wales
Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains)
In or near Swansea.
Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains) is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
Nigel Davies — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains) is a historic windmill in South Wales — part of the country's pre-industrial skyline. It sits within the Neath and Swansea East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area SA1.
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Official information
Kilvey Hill features the remains of a 17th-century windmill that was used for grinding corn, along with a scenic viewpoint overlooking Swansea city and its docks. The site also has historical significance related to local industrial activity and notable figures from the past.
Place summary
Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains) is located in Bonymaen, South Wales. The site features the remnants of a windmill, an example of early industrial architecture in the region. Its historical significance contributes to the local heritage landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6287, -3.9183
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Bonymaen
- Postcode
- SA1 8ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Neath and Swansea East
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 1.6 km
- Official site
- historypoints.org
Sources
- osm: w116545102 (ODbL)
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Swansea Blitz Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains)?
- Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains) is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1 8ED), in the parish of Bonymaen.
- What is Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains)?
- Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains) is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains)?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA1 8ED.
- Is Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains) free to visit?
- Yes, Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains)?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1 8ED.