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Hethersett Mill Road mill had a two storey roundhouse and used patent sails to drive one pair of 4ft and one pai of 4ft 2ins French burr stones, a flour mill and jumper.

In 1854 the mill was recorded with the folowing grinding capacity:

2 to 3 lasts per week

2 to 3 lasts = 40 - 60 sacks (coombs)
Stones - 2 pairs
i.e. 20 - 30 coombs per week per pair

To be SOLD

Now in full Trade & with Immediate Possession

A Very Superior POST CORN WINDMILL with patent Sails & winding tackle complete, two pair of French burr stones 4 ft. 10 ins. & 4 ft., Flour Mill & Jumper with going gears complete substantial brick built Round House with two floors, a most excellent Dwelling house containing … garden, barn, stables, piggeries etc. etc. The whole are in the very best state of repair being nearly new, standing in about an acre of Land well fenced in.

The above is an advantageous opportunity for any person with a small capital, where the Occupier, who is changing his residence has been carrying on a successful Trade. It is most delightfully situated in the Village of Hethersett, within five miles of Norwich, one of the nest Corn Markets in the Kingdom, & altogether one of the most complete situations in the county of Norfolk.
Norfolk Chronicle - 1st November 1828

Notice re
John Davy of Hethersett, Miller
Deed of Assignment.
Norfolk Chronicle - 10th January 1829

Sale of Effects of Mr. Davey, Miller, 29 January 1829
By Order of the Trustees.
Norfolk Chronicle - 24th January 1829

To Millers
To be Sold by Auction by Wm. Spelman
(By Order of the Trustees)
On Saturday 7 March 1829 at 4 o’c At the Norfolk Hotel, St. Giles Norwich
All that Capital POST MILL, Flour house, Dwelling house, Barn, Stable, Gardens, Yards & Piece of Land situate at Hethersett near Norwich, lately occupied by John Davy.
The Mill has patent sails, roundhouse with two floors, two pair of stones, 4 ft. & 4 ft. 2 ins (drive abreast) flour mill & jumper & is in thorough repair, winds herself & has all her going gear complete.
The Dwelling house … & contiguous thereto is a barn, stable, gig house, counting house etc.
The Mill in which a considerable business was carried on during the occupation of Mr. Reynolds is well situated for Trade being in a populous neighbourhood.
Apply to Messrs. Unthank, Foster & Unthank, Solrs. Queen Street, Mr. Rackham, Solr. St. Giles & to the Auctioneer, Dukes Palace, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 21st & 28th February & 7th March 1829

SALE PARTICULARS. W. Spelman

Notice re
John Vince of Hethersett, Miller
Deed of Assignment 27 March 1833 for the benefit of Creditors.
Mr. Daniel, Solr. Wymondham.
Norfolk Chronicle - 30th March & 6th April 1833

To be Let and entered upon at lady Day next. A capital Post Windmill, with Patent Sails, two pairs of stones, flour mill, going gears, tackle and machinery complete, in substantial repair and good working order, with sack barrow, weights, scales etc.
Also a dwelling house, flour house, barn etc. In the occupation of Mr. Vince, situated in Hethersett, together with four acres of arable land adjoining.
Norfolk Chronicle - 15th March 1834

Hethersett
To be LET & Entered upon at Lady Day next
A Capital POST WINDMILL with Patent Sails, two pair of Stones, flour mill, going gears, tackle & machinery complete in substantial repair & good working order, with sack barrow, scales, weights etc. Also a good Dwelling house, flour houses, barn, stable, gig house, cart shed & other convenient outbuildings, in the occupation of Mr. Vince, advantageously situated for business at Hethersett within five miles of Norwich; & from one to four acres of excellent Arable Land adjoining.
Apply to Rackham & Morse, Solrs. Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 15th & 22nd March 1834

To be Sold by Auction by Mr. S. Newson on Monday 17 March 1834 & the following day
On the Premises of Mr. John Vince, Miller
All the neat Housejold Furniture, Black Mare & Pony, two fat Pigs, Carts, Gigs & Harness, Sacks, etc.
Particulars at Inns in the neighbourhood, Place of Sale, & of the Auctioneer, Hingham.
Norfolk Chronicle - 15th March 1834

John Westgate of Hethersett, Norfolk, Miller
Having declined Business, all persons to whom he stands indebted are requested to send an account of their demands either to him or to me the undersigned James Winter at my Office in St. Giles Broad Street in order that the same may be examined & discharged. And all persons who stand indebted …..

John Westgate, deceased, formerly of the hamlet of Lakenham, miller, and late of Hethersett, in the county of Norfolk, miller and farmer. Bankrupt
Norfolk Chronicle - 22nd July 1837

Tithe map 1846 - as redrawn by Harry Apling

Hethersett. To be let
A Convenient Dwelling House, Wind Corn Mill, Barn, Stable, Piggeries, spacious Granary & about 4 ac. of very productive arable land. The Mill has patent sails driving 2 pairs of stones, with Flour Mill, Jumper & all usual machinery & apparatus complete & grinds from 2 to 3 lasts per week.
There is a good home trade & the present tenant Mr. John Forrett quits at Michaelmas next.
Apply to Mr. Chas. C. Atkins, Land Agent, Coston, Wymondham.
Norfolk Chronicle - 24th June & 1st July 1854

Preliminary Notice of Sale
of Valuable Freehold, Copyhold & Leasehold Estates in Norfolk with possession at Michaelmas next
Messrs. Butcher have the honor to announce that they are directed by R. W. Blake, Esq. To Sell by Auction in the month of May … A Capital WINDMILL, DWELLING HOUSE, FARM HOUSE, 2 Barns, Stables etc. 4 Cottages & about 14a. 2r. 0p. of Land at Hethersett, near Norwich.
Norfolk News - 20th March 1858

Messrs. Butcher are favoured with directions from R. W. Blake Esq. to sell by Auction at the Swan Hotel, Norwich on Saturday 12 June 1858 at 3 o’c in seven lots the undermentioned desirable estates viz.
In Hethersett
Lot 3.
An excellent Dwelling House, also a capital WINDMILL driving two pairs of stones, spacious granary & two pightles of excellent Land containing together 2a. 3r. 8p. in the occupation of …………….
Norfolk Chronicle 29th May & 5th June 1858 & Norfolk News - 5th June 1858

Messrs. Butcher will sell by Auction at the Swan Hotel, Norwich on Saturday August 28, 1858 at 3 for 4 o’c in lots, viz.
Lot 2.
In Hethersett
An excellent Dwelling House with Barn, Stable, Flour Shop and Warehouse
Also a capital WINDMILL (driving two pairs of stones) Granary & two Pightles of Land containing together 2a. 3r. 8p. in the occupation of William Youngman who is under notice to quit at Michaelmas
Apply to Messrs. Rackham & Cooke, Solrs., Messrs. Butcher, Land Agents & Auctioneers, Norwich & 37 Bedford-row, London.
Norfolk Chronicle - 7th, 14th & 21st August 1858 & Norfolk News - 21st August 1858

HETHERSETT
To be Sold by Private Contract
An excellent brick built DWELLING HOUSE ... with barn, stables, flour shop & warehouse; & capital WINDMILL with roundhouse, driving two pairs of stones, spacious board & tile granary & two pightles of excellent land adjoining containing together 2a. 3r. 8p. in the occupation of Mr. John Bird, a yearly tenant at the rent of £45.
Also 3 COTTAGES ...
Copyhold of the Manor of Hethersett Cromwells. Fine certain.
For further particulars & Price apply to Mr. C. C. Atkins, Land Agent, Coston or Messrs. Rackham & Cooke, Solicitors, St. Giles St. Norwich.
Norfolk News - 25th June & 2nd July 1859

HETHERSETT
In Bankruptcy
In the Matter of Mr. T. Drane, Miller etc.
O. D. Ray will Sell by Auction on Tuesday June 9, 1863 on the premises, Hethersett, all the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ...
Sale to commence at 12 o'c precisely.
O. D. Ray, Auctioneer, 12 Upper King Street, Norwich.
Norfolk News - 6th June 1863

HETHERSETT
To Millers & others. 5 miles from Norwich.
Messrs. Butcher are instructed to Sell by Auction at the Royal Hotel, Norwich on Monday 25 July 1864 at 3 for 4 o'c in 3 lots.
Lot 1. A Capital WINDMILL with Roundhouse, Granary, an excellent Dwelling house with 5 Bedrooms, Barn, Stable, Flour Shop & Warehouses & 2a. 3r. 8p. of Land occupied by William Youngman. All Copyhold. Fine certain.
Apply to Rackham & Cooke, Solrs. or the Auctioneers, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 16th & 23rd July 1864

HETHERSETT
To Millers & others. 5 miles from Norwich.
Messrs. Butcher are instructed to Sell by Auction at the Royal Hotel, Norwich on Monday 25 July 1864 at 3 for 4 o'c in 3 lots.
Lot 1. A Capital WINDMILL with Roundhouse, Granary, an excellent Dwelling house with 5 Bedrooms, Barn, Stable, Flour Shop & Warehouses & 2a. 3r. 8p. of Land occupied by William Tuttle Drane. All Copyhold. Fine certain.
Apply to Rackham & Cooke, Solrs. or the Auctioneers, Norwich.
Norfolk Newse - 23rd July 1864