Where is Post mill at Windmill Hill?

Post mill at Windmill Hill is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG32 1QY), in the parish of Croxton Kerrial.

How do I get to Post mill at Windmill Hill?

The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG32 1QY.

Is Post mill at Windmill Hill a listed building?

Post mill at Windmill Hill is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.

Is Post mill at Windmill Hill a protected site?

Yes — Post mill at Windmill Hill is part of the Croxton Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Post mill at Windmill Hill free to visit?

Yes, Post mill at Windmill Hill is free to enter.

How do I get to Post mill at Windmill Hill?

Drivers can navigate to postcode NG32 1QY. It sits within the Melton and Syston parliamentary constituency.

Windmills · East Midlands

Post mill at Windmill Hill

In or near Waltham on the Wolds.

Free admission

Post mill at Windmill Hill — scheduled monument-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Central Station · 9.6 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Post mill at Windmill Hill, the nearest railway station is Central Station, located 9.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NG32 1QY, and entry to the site is free.

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Post mill at Windmill Hill is a scheduled monument-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1008820). 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 The monument at Windmill Hill is located on the brow of a hill overlooking Croxton Park and includes the mound of a post mill. The mound is flat topped, measures 25m in diameter and is up to 2.5m in height. Although there is no indication of a surrounding ditch, it is thought that one exists as a below ground feature. The name of the hill indicates the site of a post mill and the mound has been shown to be situated within medieval ridge and furrow ploughing. MAP EXTRACT The site of the monument is shown on the attached map extract. It includes a 2 metre boundary around the archaeological features, considered to be essential for the monument's support and preservation. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 17108 Legacy System: RSM

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Croxton Park SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Post Mill at Windmill Hill is a windmill located in the East Midlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.

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

Coordinates: 52.8428, -0.7827
County: Leicestershire
District: Melton
Parish: Croxton Kerrial
Postcode: NG32 1QY
Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
Nearest railway station: Central Station — 9.6 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17645898 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Post mill at Windmill Hill?: Post mill at Windmill Hill is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG32 1QY), in the parish of Croxton Kerrial.
What is Post mill at Windmill Hill?: Post mill at Windmill Hill — scheduled monument-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Post mill at Windmill Hill?: The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG32 1QY.
Is Post mill at Windmill Hill a listed building?: Post mill at Windmill Hill is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
Is Post mill at Windmill Hill a protected site?: Yes — Post mill at Windmill Hill is part of the Croxton Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Post mill at Windmill Hill free to visit?: Yes, Post mill at Windmill Hill is free to enter.
How do I get to Post mill at Windmill Hill?: Drivers can navigate to postcode NG32 1QY. It sits within the Melton and Syston parliamentary constituency.