Langham had two post windmills in the 1700s that stood side by side - the Great Windmill and the Little Windmill. Both mills were shown on Faden's map of 1797 but one mill had disappeared by the time Bryant's map was published in 1826.

The remaining mill had a brick and stone 2 storey roundhouse and at some point the common sails were uprated to 4 double shuttered patent sails that powered 2 pairs of stones, a flour mill and jumper. The inner pair of sails had 6 bays of 3 shutters and 2 bays of 2 shutters, while the outer pair had 6 bays of 3 shutters and 1 pair of 2 shutters. There was a gallery at the eaves and a 6 bladed fan was set on a tailpole with cart wheels.

In 1841 a bake office and shop were also being run on the premises.

Langham, November 22, 1780

Solomon Colls
Creditors also to meet at the Feathers Inn, Holt, 12 June next "upon special affairs" ...

Royal Exchange Fire Insurance policy 89906

Notice re
Henry Kerrison of Langham, Miller & Baker
Deed of Assignment
Norfolk Chronicle - 30th January 1819

Notice to Creditors of
Henry Kerrison of Langham, Miller & Baker
to receive a composition upon their debts.
Norfolk Chronicle - 4th March 1820

Langham, Norfolk. To be Sold by Auction on 21 May inst. at the Feathers Inn, Holt.
Lot 1. A freehold estate comprising a capital Post Windmill, situate in the parish of Langham, driving two pair of stones, with Patent Sails, flour mill, jumper and all going gears, and a commodious Round house, brick and stone built.
May be viewed on application to Mr. Beeston Wright, of Langham.
Norfolk Chronicle - 14th May 1836

LANGHAM, Norfolk.
To be Sold by Auction by Mr. Wm. Kendle on Saturday 21 May instant at the Feathers Inn, Holt at 4 o'c.
The following Valuable Freehold & Copyhold Estates
Lot 1. A FREEHOLD ESTATE comprising a capital Post Windmill, situate in the parish of Langham, driving two pair of stones, with patent sails, flour mill, jumper and all going gears complete & a commodious Roundhouse, brick and stone built. Also three Cottages near the Mill with gardens, comprising with the site of the Mill 1r. 23p.
The Premises may be viewed on application to Mr. Beeston Wright, of Langham, also of Messrs. BALLACHEY & SON, Solrs. Holt or of the Auctioneer, West Beckham.
Norfolk Chronicle - 14th & 21st May 1836

LANGHAM near Holt
For Sale by Auction by Mr. Seppings at the Feathers Inn, Holt on Monday 22 November 1841 at 6 o'c.
A substantial well built POST WINDMILL with Patent sails & working two pairs of Stones with all the machinery new & complete, three Cottages near the Mill & Dwelling House with a Baking Office, General Shop & offices attached. Also seven Cottages with Gardens belonging. (Particulars in Norwich Papers next week)
Apply to Messrs. BALLACHEY & WEBB, Solrs. Holt, Mr. ORRIS, Lower Close, Norwich & Mr. SEPPING's offices Swaffham & No. 1 Exchange Street, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 13th November 1841

LANGHAM
To be Sold by Auction by Mr. Seppings at the Feathers Inn, Holt on Monday 22 November 1841 at 6 o'c.
Lot 1. A Freehold Estate comprising a capital Post Windmill well situate for Trade with Patent Sails, Flour Mill & Jumper & all going Gears complete, driving two pair of Stones, & commodious Brick & Stone Roundhouse; also three Cottages near the Mill with Stable. All in the occupation of Mr. R. Wall.
Apply to Messrs. BALLACHEY & WEBB, Solrs. Holt, Mr. ORRIS, Lower Close, Norwich & Mr. SEPPING's offices Swaffham & No. 1 Exchange Street, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 20th November 1841

... Salthouse and Kelling Churches in one, bearing S. ¼ E., will carry you just clear to the eastward of the Blakeney Knock and on Langham white mills, which are to the westward of Blakeney, is mark for the harbour; you should bring them about S. ¼ E.
The Seaman's Guide - 1850

LANGHAM
To be SOLD by Private Contract
All that very substantial & well built POST WINDMILL with two pair of stones (nearly new) & capital roundhouse, now in full trade, with an excellent Dwelling house, new cart lodge, granary & stable & about 3 roods of Land situate in the parish of Langham in the county of Norfolk, within 3 miles of Blakeney.
The above Property is Freehold.
Particulars on application to Mr. Wm. Barber on the Premises or to Mr. John Waller, Auctioneer, Cley next the Sea.
Norfolk Chronicle & Norwich Gazette - 5th & 12th October 1850

Manor of LANGHAM
Mr. Butcher is honoured with instructions to Sell by Auction at the Royal Hotel, Norwich on Wednesday October 27, 1852 at 2 o'c in 8 Lots
Lot 3. A POST WINDMILL with Roundhouse, two Floors & driving two pairs of stones. Also a Cottage adjoining with Stable, Cart lodge, Granary, Yard, Garden etc. in the occupation of Robert Wall. Land tax redeemed.
Apply to Henry Hughes Hallett Esq. Solr. 58 Lincoln Inn Fields, London or Mr. Butcher, Land Agent & Auctioneer, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 4th, 11th & 25th September, 9th & 16th October 1852

Situation Vacant
To Millers
WANTED, a steady Single Man to work a WINDMILL; to Board & Lodge in the House.
Apply to S. Amies, Langham, Holt.
Norfolk News - 22nd October 1864

Kelly's 1879: Samuel Amies, farmer

1780: Solomon Colls. miller (possibly not of Langham mill) assigned his effects for the benefit of creditors

Faden's map 1797: Langham W. Mills (2 mills)

July 1784: James Cook, owner & miller, insured the mill's utensils & stock for £150

January 1819: Henry Kerrison, miller & baker, made a Deed of Assignment

1820: Henry Kerrison, miller & baker

Bryant's map 1826: Windmill (1 mill)

White's 1836: Beeston Wright, yeoman & miller

May 1836: Mill advertised for sale by auction

O.S. map 1838: Windmill

c.1840: Mill machinery renewed

November 1841: Mill advertised for sale by auction

White's 1845: Robert Barber, miller

1850: William Barber, miller

October 1850: Mill advertised for sale by private contract

1852: Robert Wall, miller

September 1852: Mill advertised for sale by auction

1853: John Wall, miller

White's 1854: Robert Wall, miller & baker

1856: Robert Wall, miller

1858: John Wall, miller

1863: Samuel Amies, miller

White's 1864: Samuel Amies, farmer & corn miller

1872: Samuel Amies, miller

1879: Mill demolished

1971: Harry Wyer, Mill House (had photo)

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