Hough Windmill
Map
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Map
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Facts and practical information
Hough windmill, Swannington, Leicestershire is a tower windmill built in the late 18th century on the boundary between Swannington, Leicestershire and Thringstone. The mill served a coal mining community, the structure is surrounded by the remains of ancient shallow coal mines and local maps show many footpaths, -tracks made by the miners who walked between them. The mill and surrounding area is owned by the Swannington Heritage Trust. ()
Coordinates: 52°44'60"N, 1°23'36"W
Day trips
Hough Windmill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Snibston, Mount St Bernard Abbey, Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Ibstock Community College.