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Kibworth Harcourt post mill is a timber-framed windmill of post mill type located in Leicestershire. The structure dates from the 18th century and represents an important example of post mill construction, a design in which the entire mill body pivots on a central post to allow the sails to be oriented into the wind. The mill retains significant historical fabric and stands as evidence of the milling technology and agricultural practices of its period. It is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1005061.
Kibworth Harcourt post mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005061. View the official record →
Kibworth Harcourt post mill is a timber-framed windmill of post mill type located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005061.
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.
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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