How Hill

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An embroidery inspired by Toad Hole Museum

How Hill is a hamlet on the River Ant within The Broads National Park in Ludham parish, Norfolk, England.

How Hill House, completed in 1903, was designed by Thomas Boardman, [1] son of the architect Edward Boardman; he was Mayor of Norwich in 1905–1906. Since 1984 the house has been the home of How Hill Trust, an educational charity. [2]

The How Hill Nature Reserve is administered by the Broads Authority.

Toad Hole Museum is a former marshman's cottage and also houses the Broads Information Centre.

Boardman's Windmill is a trestle or skeleton windpump, and Clayrack Drainage Mill is similar, only smaller. Just south of How Hill is Turf Fen windpump.

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References

  1. Historic England. "How Hill House (1171918)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  2. "How Hill House". Norfolk Heritage Explorer. Norfolk County Council. Retrieved 21 June 2021.

Coordinates: 52°43′03″N1°30′30″E / 52.7176°N 1.5083°E / 52.7176; 1.5083