Wymondham
North Field towermill |
Wymondham North Field towermill was built on the site of an earlier postmill. The mill had a fantail and common sails set on a cast iron windshaft that powered a single pair of 4 ft. 6 ins. stones and a flour mill. |
To be Sold by Auction By WM. BURT On Monday September 3, 1804 precisely at 4 o'c At the Kings Head, Wymondham in Norfolk. All that substantial brick tower WIND-MILL which turns herself into the wind, pair of 4 feet 6 stones, flour mill and going geers, now in the occupation of Samuel Bransbury. Likewise a neat brick and tiled Dwelling house, stable and cart lodge and one acre of Land. The Mill and house were lately built and no pains or expence spared to make them convenient for business and accommodating a family. The situation is extremely good for business. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to FOSTER, SON & UNTHANK or to the Auctioneer, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 26th August & 1st September 1804 |
Sale of land ... Four inclosures of Land ... situate adjoining the North Field Mill ... Norfolk Chronicle - 25th November 1815 |
Kirbell's Assignment Creditors may receive dividend by applying to Mr. John Cann, of Wymondham, Miller. Norfolk Chronicle - 12th December 1829 |
Notice re. Thomas Cann, jun. of Wymondham, Brickmaker, deceased John Cann of the said parish, Miller, authorised by the Executors and Executrix to receive debts. Norfolk Chronicle - 12th November 1831 |
Miscellaneous WANTED, a respectable Married Man as Journeyman Miller; also a strong active Young Man as ASSISTANT. Apply to John Cann, Wymondham. Norfolk News - 19th September 1857 |
To Millers To be Sold (A BARGAIN) Nearly all the entire MACHINERY & GOING GEARS of a TOWER WINDMILL comprising sails, 3 pairs of stones, spur wheel 8 feet diameter fine pitch, windshaft cast iron, winding tackle complete etc. etc. most of which are nearly new or equal thereto. Apply to Mr. John Cann, Wymondham. Norfolk Chronicle & Norfolk News - 18th September 1858 |
c.1804: Mill built |
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