Tithe map 1838 - as redrawn by Harry Apling
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Diss
Cherry Tree Lane postmill |
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Diss Cherry Tree Lane postmill stood on the corner of what was then Meetinghouse Lane and Cherry Tree Lane. Meetinghouse Lane later became known as Croft Lane and Cherry Tree Lane later became known as Roydon Road. The mill ran 1 pair of Derby Peak stones and one pair of French burr stones. |
In Croft Lane, on the other hand, almost at the junction with Roydon Road, there formerly stood a post-mill with a roundhouse, marked as such on both the 1830 Parish Map and the 1836 Tithe Map. Samuel Cornell was then the occupier of Mill Piece, the age of which is indicated by its appearance on Faden's Norfolk 1797. It latterly belonged to the Chapman family, being worked until about 1872. In need of extensive repairs, it was pulled down not long after. |
The present Roydon Road was called Cherry Tree Lane & near the crossways stood Samuel Cornell’s windmill, a wooden post mill. |
To be Sold, in Diss. A very good Post Windmill; a pair of Peak stones, and a pair of French ditto in her; in very good repair, and a good accustomed one. Enquire of John Thrower in Diss. |
To be Sold & Entered upon at Michaelmas next. All that Freehold Piece of rich Arable Land situate in Diss in the county of Norfolk, called by the Name of the Croft, containing four Acres or thereabouts. ALSO a four post WIND-MILL standing on the above Piece of Land, with all the going Gears thereto belonging in good Repair & Condition. The Mill stands well for Trade being near the Town. All the above Premises were late in the Occupation of – Kedington, Miller, are moderately assessed to the Land Tax & from its situation a desirable Object to a Purchaser. If not sooner disposed of, the same will be Sold by Auction the latter end of August next. The Mill may be taken from off the Premises if required. Enquire of Mr. Garner, South Lopham in Norfolk or Mr. Thomas Wayth, Attorney at Law, Eye, Suffolk. July 10, 1790. Norfolk Chronicle - 17th & 24th July 1790 |
To be Sold by Auction On Friday 24 th Inst. at 4 o’c in the Afternoon at the Kings Head in Diss, together or in separate Lots All that Freehold. Piece of rich Arable Land situate in Diss aforesaid called the Croft, containing four Acres, more or less. Also a four post WIND-MILL standing on the above Piece of Land, with all the going gears in good Repair & Condition. The above Premises were late in the Occupation of - Kedington, Miller, or his Assigns, are in good Situation for Trade being near the Town, moderately assessed to the Land Tax & Poor’s Rate & may be entered upon immediately. Enquire of Mr. Fulcher, Auctioneer at Diss (who will shew the Premises) or Thomas Wayth, Attorney at Eye, Suffolk. September 9, 1790. Norfolk Chronicle - 11th & 18th September 1790 |
Diss Parish Records POOR RATE 1836 Made 26 September 1836 at 1s. in the pound |
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| No. 378 No. 379 No. 380 |
Occupier Owner House, Roydon Road Assessed at £5 Mill & Land 2½ acres Assessed at £15 Tithe Assessed at £-. 5s. |
Samuel Cornell Himself Rate 5s. Rate 3d. Rate 15s. Total £1. - 3d. |
| N.B. Rates for nos. 379 & 380 possibly should be reversed | ||
Diss Parish Records POOR RATE 1837 Made 1 February 1837 at 2s. in the pound |
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| No. 393 No. 379 |
Occupier Owner House Assessed at £3 Mill & Land 6½ acres Assessed at £15 Tithe Assessed at £-. 5s. |
Samuel Cornell Himself Rate 6s. Rate £1. 10s. Rate 6d. Total £1. 16. 6 |
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Tithe map 1838 - as redrawn by Harry Apling |
Tithe Award 1837 |
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| No. 783 | Mill Piece | Arable |
2a. 3r. 37p. | £2. -. 6d |
Diss Parish Records POOR RATE 1845 Made 10 May, 1845 at 19d. in the pound |
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| No. 625 No. 626 No. 627 |
Occupier Owner Mill Roydon Road 0a. 0r. 2p. Gross Estimated Rental Rateable Value Rate at 1s. 7d. Occupier Owner Land 2a. 3r. 37p. Rateable Value Rate at 1s. 7d. Occupier Owner House, Roydon Road Gross Estimated Rental Rateable Value Rate at 1s. 7d. |
Samuel Cornell Himself £20 £9 14s. 3d. Samuel Cornell Himself £4. 7. 5 6. 11¾ Samuel Cornell John Parker £6. 15s. £5 7. 11d. |
Diss Parish Records POOR RATE 1864 Made 24 November 1864 at 9d. in the pound |
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| No. 729 No. 730 |
Occupier Owner Cottage, 0a. 0r. 8p. Roydon Road Gross Estimated Rental Rateable Value Rate at 9d. in the pound Occupier Owner Windmill & Land Roydon Road 0a. 1r. 19p. Gross Estimated Rental Rateable Value Rate at 9d. in the pound |
Samuel Cornell Himself £5 £3. 10s. 2. 7½d. Samuel Cornell Himself £14 £7 5. 3d. |
To Millers ELLIOTT, SON & MUSKETT Have received instructions from the Executors of Mr. Daniel Bayles, deceased, to Sell by Auction at the Crown Inn, Diss on Friday July 9 at 5 for 6 pm. a capital POST WINDMILL with Spring Sails & enclosed Roundhouse in excellent condition & working order; also a Tiled Stable & Cart Shed with about 1r.2p. of Building Ground near the Roydon Road. Immediate possession. Particulars of Messrs. Muskett & Garrod, Solrs. Diss & the Auctioneers, Thelton, Thrandeston & Diss. Norfolk Chronicle & Norfolk News - 3rd July 1869 |
December 1786: Mill advertised for sale c.1789: ? Kedington, miller July 1790: Mill advertised for sale September 1790: Mill advertised for sale by auction Faden's map 1797: Windmill 1822: Samuel Cornell, miller Bryant's map 1826: Windmill Parish map 1830: Windmill Pigot's 1830: Samuel Cornall, miller, Crown st White's 1836: Samuel Cornell, corn miller Tithe Award 1837: Owner & occupier: Samuel Cornell, miller Tithe Award 1838: Owner & occupier: Samuel Cornell, miller White's 1845: Samuel Cornell, corn miller
White's 1854: Samuel Cornell, corn miller White's 1864: Samuel Cornell, corn miller, Roydon Road 1865: Samuel Cornell, miller 1868: Daniel Bayles, miller 1869: Daniel Bayles, miller, died July 1869: Mill, advertised for sale by auction 1872: J. Chapman, miller c.1872: Mill ceased working c.1873: Mill demolished |
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