Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKibworth Harcourt post mill

Kibworth Harcourt post mill

England
List entry 1005061
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Kibworth Harcourt post mill is a timber-framed windmill of eighteenth-century date located in Leicestershire. The structure is representative of post mill construction, a form in which the entire mill body is carried on a substantial wooden post or trestle, allowing it to be turned into the wind. The mill survives as a significant example of rural industrial architecture from the period when wind power remained essential to grain milling operations across the English countryside. Its preservation contributes to understanding the technological and economic life of the East Midlands during the Georgian era.

Kibworth Harcourt post mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005061. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kibworth Harcourt post mill?

Kibworth Harcourt post mill is a timber-framed windmill of eighteenth-century date located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005061.

Who is responsible for protecting Kibworth Harcourt post mill?

Kibworth Harcourt post mill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005061.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kibworth Harcourt post mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems, 620m south east of the Church of St Helen (4.4 km), Gumley medieval settlement remains, rabbit warren and field systems, 600m south west of the Church of St Helen (4.5 km), Gumley motte castle (4.6 km).

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