Hough Tower Mill
Hough Windmill is a tower windmill in Swannington, Leicestershire, England built in the late 18th century on the boundary with the village of 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 and tracks made by the miners who walked between them. The mill and surrounding area is owned by the Swannington Heritage Trust.
Quick facts
- Type
- Attraction
- Location
- North West Leicestershire
- Coordinates
- 52.74993, -1.39343
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