Norfolk Mills - Bawburgh

Bawburgh Mill
River Yare

Bawburgh watermill was last rebuilt in 1876 as a substantial three storey building consisting of four main gables and one smaller older one, all of red brick with a pantiled roof. The older section has an arch low in the wall with curved brickwork, which could well have been part of an older watercourse leading to the wheelhouse in an older building demolished to make way for the new structure. A mill at Bawburgh was mentioned in Domesday and there were doubtless several wooden structures over the centuries until the last one burnt down prior to the final rebuild.

The original cast iron wheel was left in place atop of the new horizontal turbine. There was a considerable volume of water at Bawburgh and a fall of nine feet provided a good amount of power via the turbine, although at one point a steam engine was used to supplement the water system.

Piling 5th September 1893

Jeremiah Colman once owned the older mill before moving on to the much larger Stoke_Holy_Cross mill in 1814 to produce his world famous mustard.

Edward Candler, 1811 - 1888 was recorded as miller in 1836 and 1845. His family were Quakers and several of his relatives were also millers. Lawrence Candler 1747 - 1820 was recorded at at Cringleford in 1806 (either the watermill or the postmill). His son Lawrence jnr. 1773 - 1824 was recorded at Cringleford_watermill in 1836 and again in 1845 with Horatio (his brother?) Horatio was again recorded there in 1864 and his son Horace Robert from 1883 - 1908. Lawrence and Horatio were recorded at Saxlingham_Thorpe_watermill from 1845 - 1863; they were also running Saxlingham_towermill in 1847. In 1879 and 1883 Horace was also recorded at East_Harling_watermill, where he lived and from at least 1890 - 1896 he was also running Keswick_watermill.

May 1965

On Saturday last as Mr Chas Mason, the foreman of Messrs Wagstaffe and Chandler, of Bawburgh Mill, was assisiting in the removal of one of the mill-stones, the ropes gave way, and the stone falling upon him, crushed his knee so dreadfully that immediate amputation was deemed necessary.
Norwich Mercury - 8th December 1821

BAWBURGH MILL
TO BE SOLD

AN excellent WATER CORN MILL, and STEAM ENGINE attached, together with a convenient Messuage, granaries, waggon lodge, piggeries, and other outbuildings, in a complete state of repair, with a garden and piece of land adjoining, situate at Bawburgh, Norfolk, within Five miles of the city of Norwich. The Mill is situate on a fine stream of water, having a fall of nine feet, and is capable of manufacturing 15 to 20 lasts per week.
Also, Four Freehold Cottages, in Bawburgh, in the occupation of Charles Mason and others.
Also, a Messuage, with wheelwright's shop. yard, and garden, all Freehold, in Bawburgh, now in the occupation of John Cole.
Also, a Piece of Land, in Bawburgh, containing 1A. 2R.0P.
for further particulars apply to Messrs. Mitchell and Clarke, Solicitors, Wymondham, or to
Mr. William Thorold, Engineer, St. Martin's at Oak, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 19th June 1784

Mill dam August 1968

Bawburgh Mill
TO BE SOLD

An excellent WATER CORN MILL and STEAM ENGINE attached, together with a convenient Messuage, granaries, stables, waggon lodge, piggeries, and other outbuildings, in a complete state of repair, with a garden and piece of land adjoining, situate at Bawburgh, Norfolk, within 5 miles of the city of Norwich.
The mill is situate on a fine stream of water, having a fall of nine feet, and is capable of manufacturing from 15 to 20 lasts per week.
Also, Four Freehold Cottages, in Bawburgh, in the occupation of Charles Manson and others.
Also, a Messuage, with wheelwright's shop, yard, and garden, all Freehold, in Bawburgh, now in the occupation of John Cole.
Also a Piece of Land, in Bawburgh, containing 1A. 2R. 0P.
For further particulars apply to Messrs. Mitchell and Clarke, Solicitors, Wymondham, or to
Mr. William_Thorald, Engineer, St Martin's at Oak, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 23rd May 1829

David William Child c.1910

The depths of this quiet little village were yesterday stirred to the utmost by the sudden death of Mr. David William Child. He was one of the most prominent and useful residents, ably filling every official appointment in the district, including that of postmaster. He was courteous in his dealings and his services were ever at command when any difficulty presented itself.
When Bawburgh Mill was no longer used for manufacture of paper for "The Times", Mr. Child took it on a s corn mill and thus added to his many endeavours to keep the district alive in local ? indeed he was the complete personification of an industrious man and he was greatly respected and esteemed accordingly. A deservedly thriving man, he set before others an example to emulate.
To all appearances he had been in good health and vigor and retired to rest in his usual condition and spirits. At half past six the next morning he passed away. His loss will be deeply felt in the neighbourhood over which his unexpected death has cast a gloom. He is to be buried at Bawburgh on Thursday at two o'clock.
Bawburgh - 6th August 1913

O.S. map 1891
Image produced from the www.old-maps.co.uk service with permission of Landmark Information Group Ltd. and Ordnance Survey

BAWBURGH MILL
One of the remaining Water Mills
STORAGE AND MILLING PREMISES
4900 sq. ft. on two floors; garages, etc, and the goodwill
of the Agricultural merchants business.
MODERNISED MILL HOUSE
2 Reception, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom
3 Second Floor Bedrooms
GRAZING MEADOWS of 3½ Acres.

Sale catalogue details 1929

Runner stone memorial 31st May 2004

O.S. map 2005
Image produced with permission of Ordnance Survey

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