Barton Bendish
Lovell's postmill


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Lovell's postmills existed in the 1300s but it is not known for how long.
A document of 1338 records land near Lovelismelle

John Lovell, son of John, died in the 2nd Edward III seized of this manor with the advowson of the Church of St. Mary, a windmill etc. held in the honour of Wirmegay.
(One of several manors held by one lord-paramount)



Lovell's Manor House stood a short distance to the south west of the present Barton Hall, close to St. Mary's church. What appears to be a mill mound is still to be seen on arable land at Grid Ref TF72200520 and this would seem to be the site of Lovell's mill.

The site is also recorded in the Norfolk Archaeological Unit's Index under County No. 19092

If this is the case, it is the earliest windmill in Norfolk of which its exact position can be established.
Harry Apling - c.1984

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Nat Grid Ref TF72200520  

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