Burnham Overy
Staithe
postmill


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Burnham Overy Staithe postmill stood in Mill Road, having been moved from Wells in the early 1800s. When it was sold in 1889 it also had a bake office and grocery shop on the premises.


Post mill stood in Black’s Lane, Wells next the Sea early 19th Cent. ….

The old mill was removed some years ago & re-erected at Burnham Overy Staithe & in 1892 was derelict. It had been on fire more than once, but had survived the ordeal. Not worth breaking up it is left to rot & tumble away. My first recollection of the mill was as far back as 1835.

Norfolk Miscellany - ?

Nathaniel Nelson of Burnham Overy, Miller

Deed of Assignment
Norfolk Chronicle - 12th August 1820

Burnham Overy Staithe

VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND & POST WIND-MILL

Baking Office with Grover’s Shop, Dwelling house & Cottages

To be sold by Auction by Spicer & Andrews

At the Hoste Arms Hotel, Burnham Market, on Monday 30 September 1889 at 3 for 4 o’c in the afternoon (by direction of the proprietor) in three lots.

The Estate, which is all Freehold, contains 2 ¼ acres (more or less) & is most advantageously situate next main thoroughfares.

An extensive business has been carried on for many years by the late Mr. Michael Riches.

Immediate possession may be had.

Particulars & Conditions of Sale of the Auctioneers, Wells next the Sea, or Messrs. Barton & Vores, Solrs. East Dereham.

Lynn Advertiser - 28th September 1889

Faden's map 1797: Windmill

c.1805: Mill moved from Wells and re-erected

1820: Nathaniel Nelson, miller

White's 1836: Nathaniel Nelson, miller & baker

White's 1845: Nathaniel Nelson, miller & baker

1846: Charles Smith, miller

1850: Charles Smith, miller

White's 1854: Mary Ann Smith, miller & baker (widow of Charles Smith)

1858: Mary Ann Smith, miller & baker

1863: Michael Riches, miller

White's 1864: Michael Riches, miller & baker

Kelly's 1879: Michael Riches, miller & baker

White's 1883: Michael Riches, corn miller & baker (staith)

O.S. map 1886: Windmill

c.1888: Michael Riches, miller, died

1888: Mary Ann Riches, miller & baker (widow of Michael Riches)

September 1889: Mill advertised for sale by auction

1890: Mary Ann Riches, baker & grocer

1892: Mill derelict



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