| Dickleburgh
postmill (later) |
| Dickleburgh had a postmill working at an unknown location in the 1700s that was later moved to Mulbarton. |
| To be SOLD A WINDMILL at DICKLEBURGH in the county of Norfolk, in good Repair with all the Stones, going Gares, Tackle & Appurtenances used with & belonging to the same. For further Particulars enquire of John Broodbank the Occupier or rather of Mr. Watson, Attorney at Thetford. Norwich Mercury - 2nd November 1751 & weekly until 4th May 1752 |
| Thomas Murrell of Mulbarton swears by oath that about February 1754 he purchased a windmill in Dickleburgh belonging to Amos Potter of TIBENHAM for £40. In August 1754 he removed mill to Mulbarton & eventually moved from Great Moulton to there with his family. Extract from sworn affidavit |
| 1751: John Broodbank, miller June 1751: Mill advertised for sale along with Gt Ellingham postmill November 1751: Mill advertised for sale 1752: John Broodbank, miller May 1752: Mill advertised for sale 1753: Amos Potter, miller February 1754: Mill bought by Thomas Murrell for £40 August 1754: Mill moved to Mulbarton |
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