Museums · East Midlands
Moulton, Lincolnshire
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Moulton is a village in the civil parish of The Moultons, in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the A151 and B1537 roads, 5 miles (8.0 km) east from the centre of S
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Spalding · 6.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Moulton, Lincolnshire, the nearest railway station is Spalding, located 6.4 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is PE12 6QB. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Moulton is a village in the civil parish of The Moultons, in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the A151 and B1537 roads, 5 miles (8.0 km) east from the centre of Spalding and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west from Holbeach. Moulton is the primary village of an extensive Fenland parish, over 16 miles (26 km) in length. The civil parish includes the smaller villages of Moulton Chapel, Moulton Seas End and Moulton Eaugate. The separate village of Moulton Chapel is about 2 miles (3 km) south of Moulton and a similar distance east of Cowbit.
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Official information
Moulton Windmill is Britain's tallest windmill, built in 1822 and fully restored to operational status. Visitors can enjoy guided tours to the top for panoramic views and learn about the mill's rich history and flour production.
From the Wikipedia article
Moulton is a village in the civil parish of The Moultons, in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the A151 and B1537 roads, 5 miles (8.0 km) east from the centre of Spalding and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west from Holbeach. Moulton is the primary village of an extensive Fenland parish, over 16 miles (26 km) in length. The civil parish includes the smaller villages of Moulton Chapel, Moulton Seas End and Moulton Eaugate. The separate village of Moulton Chapel is about 2 miles (3 km) south of Moulton and a similar distance east of Cowbit.
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Background
History
Moulton Grammar School was founded through an endowment given in the will of John Harrox (died 1561) who was steward to Sir John Harrington of Weston. The School opened in 1562 with ten pupils and continued to educate boys until 1939 when it merged with Spalding Grammar School. Some school buildings still exist but are now private residences or community facilities. John Harrox is commemorated in the name of the Primary School and the Moulton Harrox sports club. The Moulton Harrox Educational Foundation uses income from the management of more than 200 acre to support the education of young people of the district. Old boys of the Grammar School included: Moulton railway station closed to…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7980, -0.0629
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- South Holland
- Parish
- The Moultons
- Postcode
- PE12 6QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Holland and The Deepings
- Phone
- +44 1406 373237
- Nearest railway station
- Spalding — 6.4 km
- Opening
- Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.moultonwindmill.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Moulton, Lincolnshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moulton, Lincolnshire?
- Moulton, Lincolnshire is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE12 6QB), in the parish of The Moultons.
- What is Moulton, Lincolnshire?
- Moulton is a village in the civil parish of The Moultons, in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the A151 and B1537 roads, 5 miles (8.0 km) east from the centre of S
- How do I get to Moulton, Lincolnshire?
- The nearest railway station is Spalding, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE12 6QB.
- How do I get to Moulton, Lincolnshire?
- The nearest railway station is Spalding, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE12 6QB.