Norfolk Chronicle - 27th September 1834
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Foulsham
postmill |
Foulsham post mill lay to the north of the village on Mill Hill. The mill used two commion sails and two patent sails to power 2 pairs of 4ft French burr stones. A flour mill was horse powered. A two oven bake house in the Market Place was run in conjunction with the mill. |
In 1825 the mill was recorded as producing 3 - 4 lasts per week. 3 - 4 lasts equates to 60 - 80 sacks or coombs, which meant that each pair of stones produced 30 to 40 coombs per week. |
| To Millers WANTED, a MILLER in a Windmill, one who perfectly understands his business & can come well recommended, may hear a constant Situation by applying to Wm. Chapman, Foulsham. Norfolk Chronicle - 2nd November 1811 |
Partnership dissolved |
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| Witness John Berwick |
William Chapman John Wright |
.............. William Chapman. |
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William Chapman. |
To be SOLD or LET & Entered upon immediately |
To be Sold or Let With Immediate Possession All that capital POST WINDMILL situate in the parish of Foulsham with two pair of French stones & requisite machinery, Horse Mill with stowage for 20 lasts of corn, neat Dwelling house, Cottage for Miller, 3-stalled stable, wagon lodge, pigs houses, large garden etc. late in the occupation of Mr. Scott. Apply to Unthank, Foster & Unthank, Solrs of/or Mr. J. Wright, Land Surveyor, Norwich or to Mr. Wm. Chapman, Foulsham who will shew the Premises. Letters post paid. Norfolk Chronicle - 23rd February 1833 |
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Norfolk Chronicle - 27th September 1834 |
| To be Sold by Auction by John Wright on Friday 26 on Saturday 27 August 1836. All the STOCK in TRADE etc. of Mr. William Scott, Miller, under an Execution from the Sheriff. Sale to commence each Morning at 11 o'c. Norfolk Chronicle - 20th August 1836 |
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Tithe map 1841 - as redrawn by Harry Apling |
Tithe Award 1841 |
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No. 576 |
Mill & premises |
Pasture |
0a. 3r. 34p. |
2s. 6d. |
| Luke Graver's Assignment. Luke Graver of Foulsham, Miller & Baker, 13 December 1843 Assignment to James Saunders the Younger for benefit of Creditors. December 20, 1843 James Saunders, Jnr. Norfolk Chronicle - 23rd December 1843 |
POST WINDMILL, Dwelling House & Cottages, Foulsham. Mr. Spelman respectfully informs the Public that he is instructed to sell by Auction on Tuesday 2 April 1844 at 4 o’c at the Ship Inn, Foulsham Lot 1. All that capital POST WINDMILL with two spring sails, drives 2 pairs 4 ft. stones, Flour Mill, with all her going gears, A Mill House (in which are a flour Mill & horse works) Granary, Stable, Cart & Gig houses, Dwelling house & Cottage, situate at Foulsham in Norfolk adjoining the public road. The Mill stands remarkably well for wind & has been in the occupation of Mr. Peter Graver at a Rental of £50 per annum for several years. Particulars of Messrs. Foster, Unthank, Burroughes & Robberds, Solrs. & of Mr. Spelman, St. Giles Street, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 16th, 23rd & 30th March 1844 |
ate at Foulsham in the County of Norfolk To be Sold by Auction by Mr. Spelman At the Ship Inn, Foulsham On Tuesday the 2nd day of April 1844 At 4 o’clock in the Afternoon in Two Lots Particular Lot 1. A Capital Post Wind-Mill with two spring sails, drives two pairs of four feet stones & Flour Mill, with all her going gears. Also a Mill House (in which are a flour mill & horse works), Granary Stable, Cart & Gig Houses, Dwelling House & Cottage & Mill Yard & Garden, situate at Foulsham in Norfolk, adjoining the public road. The Mill stands remarkably well for wind & has been in the occupation of Mr. Peter Graver at a Rental of £50 per annum for several years. This Lot is held under a Lease dated 3 rd March 1803 granted by Thomas Cook, then of Oulton in Norfolk, farmer, for the term of 99 years from the 11 th October 1802 at the yearly rent of £3.3s.Particulars & Conditions of Sale of a POST WIND-MILL, DWELLING HOUSE & COTTAGES Situ Lot 2. Two Freehold Cottages situate “across the Common at Foulsham” Spelman Sale Catalogue - 1844 |
POST WINDMILL (To be removed by the Purchaser), Dwelling House & Cottages, Horseworks etc. Foulsham. Mr. Spelman will have the pleasure to sell by Auction on Tuesday May 21, 1844 at 12 o’c on the Premises, the following PROPERTY situate adjoining the public road at Foulsham, Norfolk & lately occupied by Mr. Graver. Lot 1. A Post Windmill to be removed from the premises at the purchaser’s expense, she drives two pairs of 4 ft. stones, has 2 spring & 2 common sails & all her going gears. Lot 2. Dwelling House etc. … Also the following Property in Lots:- Horse works with going gears complete, Flour Mill, Meal Troughs, sack jiggers & tackle, lever, stage for stones, sack chain, broad-staved ladders, 3” straps, feed growing on the “Mill Hill”, sail crome & cloths etc. Two Cottages … Particulars of Messrs. Foster, Unthank, Burroughes & Robberds & of Mr. Spelman, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 11th & 18th May 1844 |
Robson's directory 1839: Luke Graver, baker |
| Index of Wills 1632: Andrew Pill, miller 1811: William Chapman, miller Bryant's map 1826: Windmill September 1824: William Chapman & John Wright, millers - partnership dissolved 1825: John Wright, miller October 1825: Mill advertised for sale or let 1830: William Scott, miller & baker February 1833: Mill advertised for sale or let September 1834: Mill advertised for sale by Private Contract White's 1836: William Scott jun, corn miller August 1836: All stock in trade of William Scott advertised for auction under execution from the Sheriff
Tithe Award 1841: Owner: Miss Anna Brook Crowe; Occupier: Luke Graver |
A towermill was once situated near the centre of the village. |
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