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Dilham staithe
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Dilham Staithe towermill was built by Robert Mason c.1836 and was listed as miller in that year. The mill was a 5 storey brick built mill that had a boat shaped cap with a petticoat and a gallery. The four double shuttered sails were striking by rack and pinion.and had 7 bays of 3 shutters with the outermost bay having 1 pair of 2 shutters. In 1836 two pairs of French burr stones and a flour mill were in use but by 1875 these had been increased to three pairs of stones. The brake lever used multiplying gear to increase the mechanical advantage. |
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c.1910 |
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Dilham |
To be Sold by Auction by GEORGE GAZE on Tuesday 27 August 1839 at 4
o'clock at the Crown Inn, Smallburgh A TOWER WINDMILL containing five floors recently built of the very best materials, with patent Sails, two pair of French Stones, Flour Mill and Jumper, also a brick and tiled Stable, Granary and Cart Lodge adjoining. The Estate is Freehold and now in the occupation of Mr. Robert Mason the proprietor, who will give up possession at Michaelmas next. Apply to Mr. Wilkinson, Solicitor, North Walsham. Norfolk Chronicle - 17th & 24th August 1839 |
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c.1911 |
Dilham staithe and towermill in 1929 |
To be Sold by Private Contract or Let, with Possession at Michaelmas next. A Freehold A TOWER WINDMILL with five floors, recently built of the very best materials & well situated for Trade in Dilham in the county of Norfolk near the Navigation to Yarmouth, with Patent Sails, driving two pair of French Stones, Flour Mill and Jumper. Also a brick and tiled Stable, Granary and Cart lodge with the Mill Yard adjoining, now in the occupation of the proprietor, Mr. Robert Mason. Apply to Mr. Wilkinson, Solr. North Walsham or to the Proprietor who will shew the premises. Norfolk Chronicle - 7th & 14th September 1839 |
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Tithe map 1840 - as redrawn by Harry Apling |
Tithe Award 1841 |
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No. 188 |
Mill, Premises & Yard |
0a. 1r. 6p. |
6s. to Vicar |
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c.1930 |
To be Let With occupation at Michaelmas Old Style. A Brick TOWER WINDMILL with patent sails, usual self-windong gear, working three pairs of stones at DILHAM & a similar MILL working two pairs of stones, with a double Dwelling House at HEMSBY in this county. Further particulars of Messrs. Clowes & Son, Solrs. Great Yarmouth. Norfolk Chronicle - 16th September 1876 |
(The Bankruptcy Act 1869) In the matter of Thomas Henry Gray of Dilham, Miller & Merchant, Notice re Creditors Norfolk Chronicle - 28th July 1877 |
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Mill and house 15th April 2014 |
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Mill base 15th April 2014 |
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Henry Ladell worked for Christopher Sadler at Briggate towermill before leaving to work for himself |
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Tithe map 1840 - as redrawn by Harry Apling |
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O. S. Map 1885 Courtesy of NLS map images |
Kelly's of 1929 lists Harry Doighty as a flour dealer but there is no mention of George Doughty or the mill |
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c.1836:
Mill built by Robert Mason
White's 1864: Henry Ladel, corn miller, Staith Mill
Kelly's 1904: George Doughty, miller (wind) & assessor and collector of income
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