Windmills · East Midlands
Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907)
In or near Waltham on the Wolds.
Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907) — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grantham · 9.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Windmill, the nearest railway station is Grantham, located 9.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NG32 1RA, and entry to the windmill is free.
About
Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907) is a Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1360863). 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 8329 CROXTON KERRIAL MAIN STREET 40/502 Windmill at NGR (8372 2907) 13.8.90 GV II Tower of smock-mill. Circa early mid C19. Perforated yellow brick in English bond, moulded stone cornice and red brick blockings to window, interior lined in red brick. Squat winter tower with slight batter and large moulded cornice on top. Pointed arch windows blocked in red brick. Doorway on north side with depressed 2-centred arch. Blocked doorway on south east side. Superstructure has been dismantled. Externally many of the brick faces have been eroded exposing the perforations. Interior: Machinery taken out. Champered soft wood post and beams with run-out stops. Half of first floor and all of second floor removed, except for the beams. Narrow blocked segmental arch doorway on south east side. Note: Said to be the only known smock-mill in Leicestershire and Rutland. A windmill on this site is depicted on 1806 map. Probably in use until 1916 when the wooden superstructure was removed or destroyed. Source: Information provided by Leicestershire County Council planning department. Listing NGR: SK8371929067 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 189963 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Windmill at National Grid Reference (8372 2907) is a Grade II listed windmill located in Croxton Kerrial, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands. This designation reflects its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8526, -0.7582
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Croxton Kerrial
- Postcode
- NG32 1RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Grantham — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26642912 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907)?
- Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907) is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG32 1RA), in the parish of Croxton Kerrial.
- What is Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907)?
- Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907) — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907)?
- The nearest railway station is Grantham, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG32 1RA.
- Is Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907) a listed building?
- Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907) free to visit?
- Yes, Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Windmill At National Grid Reference (8372 2907)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG32 1RA. It sits within the Melton and Syston parliamentary constituency.