O.S. Map 2005
Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey
Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey
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Marlingford
Bawburgh Road towermill |
Marlingford Bawburgh Road tower windmill was built around 1780 and was probably first worked by tenant John Clover who was also working Marlingford watermill. The mill drove two pairs of French burr stones. |
Although every care and effort has been made to provide correct information, it is not clear from the available records as to which miller was at which mill in the early years. If any viewer can throw any further light by supplying additional information, it would be gratefully received. Mill options: Marlingford watermill | Marlingford Bawburgh Rd. towermill | Marlingford Honingham Rd. towermill |
Norwich, Sept. 19, 1783. Corn and Coal Trade. |
John CLOVER, Corn Buyer and Coal-Dealer, having taken the Granaries and Coal Bynns late Mr Theophilus EDWARD's, Merchant, deceased, situated in Wymondham, in Norfolk, solicits the Continuance of the Favours of Mr EDWARD's Friends and Customers, and also of the Farmers in general. |
| SALE OF WHERRY late the property of John Clover deceased ... ... Debts to Joseph Clover and John Wright, Executors Norfolk Chronicle - 20th November 1784 |
To be SOLD |
The Remainder of a LEASE of which 13 years were unexpired at Michaelmas last of a WATER MILL at Marlingford... Also a very large new-erected WIND MILL; which Mill with such Things belonging to the Water Mill as are not the Property of the Landlord to be taken by the Purchaser of the Lease at a fair Valuation. The great Improvements made in the Mills by the late Tenant, Mr. John CLOVER, deceased, have rendered them capable of manufacturing from 12 to 14 Lasts of Wheat per week. For further Particulars apply to Mr. Joseph CLOVER or Mr. John WRIGHT, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 13th & 20th November 1784 |
| CORN MILLS To be SOLD For the Remainder of the Term, of which 12 years are unexpired. The LEASE of MARLINGHAM WATER MILLS For further Particulars apply to Mr. Joseph Clover or Mr. John Wright, Norwich N.B. A new-built TOWER WINDMILL to be SOLD with the above if desired. Norfolk Chronicle - 28th May & 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th June 1785 |
All Persons having any Demands on the Estate of John Clover, late of Marlingford Mills in the county of Norfolk, deceased, are desired to send in their accounts to Mr. Joseph Clover or Mr. John Wright of Norwich, Executors ... All Bakers & others having Flour Sacks in their Possession with John Clover's Mark & will deliver the same at the HAND in St. Benedicts on Tuesday 20th of this Instant September, shall receive Two pence per sack for all Sacks delivered at that Time. Attendance will be given to receive Sacks from Nine in the Morning till Four in the Afternoon, but none will be accepted but such as have Mr. Clover's mark. Norfolk Chronicle - 10th & 17th September 1785 |
Sun Fire Insurance Policy No. 421424 |
24 Nov. 1779: John Clover of Marlingford in Norfolk, Miller. On his Wind Mill and going gears therein situate as aforesaid not exceeding £250. Utensils and stock therein £150. |
Thomas Roper Signatory to Notice re SACK ASSOCIATION Norfolk Chronicle - 7th & 21st May 1791 |
Notice to Creditors of Mr. Girling, late of Great Melton, deceased ... accounts to Mr. Thomas Roper, Marlingford, Miller. Norfolk Chronicle - 18th June 1803 |
re Act for establishing an uniformity of Weights & Measures (1825) (5th Geo. 5th (error for 4th) c. 74) |
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| Corn Bushell | Old Measure 2150.42 cubic ins. |
New Measure 2218.192 cubic ins. |
Difference 67.772 cubic ins. 1 quart more |
| Norfolk Chronicle - 3rd December 1825 | |||
We the undersigned Merchants and Millers do hereby give notice that on and from the first day of January next all Corn taken in by us will be by the New Imperial Bushel as by Law established. ... Thomas Roper ... Norfolk Chronicle - 24th December 1825 |
MARLINGFORD near Norwich To be Sold by WM. SPELMAN on Tuesday 27 October 1829 The Entire and Valuable Stock ... on the Premises of Mr. T. Roper of Marlingford Mills, Norfolk ... Also a set of WINDMILL GEARS with machinery, sails, shafts etc. complete and two pairs of French Stones, a Boat with oars etc. Catalogues of the Auctioneer, Dukes Palace, Norwich. The Sale will commence at Eleven o'clock punctually. Norfolk Chronicle - 24th October 1829 |
Notice re Thomas Roper of Marlingford, Miller Deed of Assignment for benefit of Creditors Norfolk Chronicle - 24th October 1829 |
Notice to Creditors of Thomas Roper late of Marlingford, Miller Dividend of 9s 6d in the Pound Francis, Turner & West, Solrs. to the Trustees. Norfolk Chronicle - 6th November 1830 |
Notice re Deed of Assignment Thomas Roper late of Marlingford, Miller Norfolk Chronicle - 11th February 1832 |
Tithe Award 1839 |
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No. 100 |
Barn Piece |
Pasture |
3a. 1r. 25p. |
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Mill not shown on map or mentioned in award |
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O.S. Map 2005 Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey |
| 1779: John Clover, miller 1783: John Clover, miller 1784: John Clover died November 1784: Mill lease advertised for sale along with lease of watermill May 1785: Mill lease advertised for sale along with lease of watermill 1789: Thomas Roper, miller, took on Thomas Eldred as an apprentice 1791: Thomas Roper, miller Faden's map 1797: Mill 1803: Thomas Roper, miller 1825: Thomas Roper, miller Bryant's map 1826: Marlingford Mill 1829: Thomas Roper, miller October 1829: Mill machinery advertised for sale by auction c.1830: Thomas Roper insolvent and left mill Greenwood's map 1834: Windmill White's 1836: Charles Brown, miller Tithe Award 1839: Mill site owner: Edward Lombe; occupier: William Atmore c.1839: Mill ceased working White's 1845: William Colman, miller
White's 1864: John Dunham Gowing, corn miller 1879: George Coote, miller
Saturday 14th June 1879: Mill sold at auction at the Norfolk Hotel, Norwich |
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