Tithe map 1847 -
as redrawn by Harry Apling
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Keswick
postmill |
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Keswick postmill stood a few yards to the east of Keswick_watermill and the two mills were worked together. |
To be LETT at Christmas next A WINDMILL on Poringland Heath, consisting of a Messuage, Stable and Outhouses, all in very good Repair, and if requires, the Furniture will be left as they are the Property of the Owner. For further Particulars enquire of Edward Nethercoat at Keswick Mills near Norwich. Norwich Mercury - 20th December 1766 |
To be LETT And entered upon immediately A WIND-MILL, House, Stable and Outhouses, new built and all inclosed on Poringland Heath, fit for a Baker or Miller. For further Particulars enquire of Edward Neathercoat at Keswick near Norwich. Norwich Mercury - 19th December 1767 |
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To be Disposed of by public AUCTION. |
On Saturday the 28th Day of March Instant, between the Hours of 3 & 5 o'c in the Afternoon at the Kings Head in the Market Place, Norwich (for the Remainder of the Term in the Lease, wherin about 19 years are yet unexpired). The Dwelling House & Water-Mill for the grinding of Corn & fulling & about 20 Acres of Land & also convenient Buildings thereto belonging, situate in Keswick in the county of Norfolk, about Two Miles from Norwich, late in the Occupation of Mr. Edward Nethercoat Miller & Merchant deceased. And likewise all that Windmill now standing upon the said Lands near the said Dwelling House. For Particulars enquire of Mr. William DEWING at Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 7th & 14th March 1772 |
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To be Disposed of by public AUCTION. |
By Jonathan Gleed, Auctioneer On Saturday the 28th Day of March Instant, between the Hours of 3 & 5 o'c in the Afternoon at the Kings Head in the Market Place, Norwich (for the Remainder of the Term in the Lease, wherin about 19 years are yet unexpired). The Dwelling House & Water-Mill for the grinding of Corn & fulling & about 20 Acres of Land & also convenient Buildings thereto belonging, situate in Keswick in the county of Norfolk, about Two Miles from Norwich, late in the Occupation of Mr. Edward Nethercoat Miller & Merchant deceased. And likewise all that Windmill now standing upon the said Lands near the said Dwelling House. For Particulars enquire of Mr. William DEWING at Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 21st & 28th March 1772 |
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All persons who are in any Ways indebted to the Estate and Effects
of EDWARD NETHERCOAT, late of Kestwick, in the County of Norfolk, Miller,
deceased, are desired to pay their respective Debts unto Mr. WILLIAM DEWING,
of Norwich, who is authorised to receive the same under the Direction
of the Court of Chancery; and such Persons who have any legal Demands
on the Estate of the said Edward Nethercoat are requested to send in the
same forthwith to the said Mr. Dewing. |
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Keswick, March 27 1762 |
Edward Nethercoat. |
| Norwich Mercury - 27th March, 3rd & 10th April 1762 |
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The above letter was followed by other letters in a similar vein from several other millers at watermills. |
All persons who are in any Ways indebted to the Estate and Effects of EDWARD NETHERCOAT, late of Kestwick, in the County of Norfolk, Miller, deceased, are desired to pay their respective Debts unto Mr. WILLIAM DEWING, of Norwich, who is authorised to receive the same under the Direction of the Court of Chancery; and such Persons who have any legal Demands on the Estate of the said Edward Nethercoat are requested to send in the same forthwith to the said Mr. Dewing. |
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Norwich, 2nd April, 1772 |
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Sunday died in an advanced age, Mrs Nethercoat, relict of the late
Mr. Nethercoat of Keswick Mills. |
Sept 22, 1791 J. A. PARKINSON having engaged to take Keswick Mills on the 10th of October next, begs leave to inform the Gentleman Farmers in general, that he shall attend at the Angel inn, Market Place, Norwich, on Saturdays, for the purpose of buying wheat. Norfolk Chronicle - 24th September 1791 |
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Sunday last died, aged 22, sincerely lamented by his family and friends,
Mr. Parkinson, of Keswick Mill, only son of Mr. Parkinson, an eminent
miller and merchant, of Hellesdon,
near this city. |
Joseph Ames Parkinson was the son of William Parkinson of Hellesdon_Water_mill and Mary Ames the daughter of Joseph Ames the late miller and business partner of William Parkinson at Hellesdon Water mill. |
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Lately was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital,
John Buck, servant at Keswick Mills, with a broken leg in two places,
being caught by the millrope, whilst at work. Norfolk Chronicle - 10th November 1792 |
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Messrs
Toll and Burt were at the mills from at least 1808 to 1812, when they
parted company.
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September, 3rd, 1812
WHEREAS the Partnership between WILLAM TOLL and WILLIAM BURT, Millers, Keswick, Norfolk, was his day dissolved. - All persons having any demands, are desired to send in their accounts that they may be discharged; and all persons indebted to the said partnership to pay the same immediately to Mr. William Toll. Norfolk Chronicle - 12th September 1812. |
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Monday last, as John Gaze, millwright, in the employ
of Mr._Browne, of this
city, was repairing the windmill as Keswick, he fell from off the top,
and greatly hurt his ribs and broke one of his arms; he has been admitted
an out-patient of the Hospital, and is likely to do well.
Norfolk Chronicle - 7th August 1813 |
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DIED.
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Tuesday last, aged 19, Mary, the eldest daughter of
Mr. Wm. Toll, of Keswick Mills; her mild and affectionate disposition
endeared her not only to her friends, but to all who had the pleasure
of her acquaintance.
Norfolk Chronicle - 22nd July 1820 |
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DIED.
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Yesterday, in the 18th year of her age, Martha Ann,
second daughter of Mr. Wm. Toll, of Keswick Mills.
Norfolk Chronicle - 16th December 1820 |
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Thursday night last some persons broke open Keswick
Mills and stole thereout a quantity of flour in sacks, which they carried
away in a cart with two horses, which they had taken from the premises
of Mr. Denew; the cart however broke down on the road, and the thieves
were obliged to leave a part of their booty behind them; they moved the
other part upon the horses and left it in a ploughed field near Hargham,
to which place they were traced; the next morning the whole of the stolen
property was recovered, and the robbers had their labours for their pains.
Norfolk Chronicle - 16th March 1821 |
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FIFTY POUNDS REWARD
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| WHEREAS early this morning KESWICK MILLS, in the occupation of Mr. W. Toll, were broken into and a quantity of FLOUR stolen thereout, Whoever apprehends the persons who committed the said robbery shall receive a reward of TEN POUNDS, and on Conviction the further sum of FORTY POUNDS, to be paid by me, |
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W. TOLL
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| Keswick, 9th of March, 1821. |
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MARRIED.
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| Wednesday last, Mr. John Saint Quintin, of St. Benedict's, to Sarah
Jane, youngest daughter of Mr. William Toll, Keswick. Norfolk Chronicle - 29th March 1835 |
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DIED.
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| Lately in London, Robert, third son of the late Mr. Wm. Toll, of Keswick
Mills, aged 34. Norfolk Chronicle - 31st July 1840 |
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MARRIED.
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| Tuesday last, at Lakenham, by the Rev. George Carter, Vicar, the Rev.
Edward Wymer, Rector of Westwick, to Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr.
Toll, of Keswick. Norfolk Chronicle - 20th July 1844 |
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Tithe map 1847 -
as redrawn by Harry Apling |
Tithe Award 1847 |
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No. 5 |
House & Mill etc. |
Part of |
2a. 0r. 18p. |
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DIED.
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Saturday last, in the 40th year of his age, Mr. Thomas Toll, miller,
Dartford, Kent, son of the late Mr. Wm. Toll of Keswick. Norfolk Chronicle - 22nd April 1848 |
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DIED.
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On Sunday last, at his residence, St. Stephen's-road, in his 60th year,
William, second son of William Toll, late of Keswick Mills. Norfolk Chronicle - 27th February 1864 |
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O.S. Map 2005 Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey |
1762: Edward Nethercoat, miller Poll Book 1780: Jeremiah Partridge, also Keswick watermill |
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