Repps cum Bastwick post mill stood at Mill Farm in Mill Road. The mill and had a roundhouse that was newly built in 1805 and ran two pairs of French burr stones that were powered by 4 double shuttered patent sails, each with 8 bays of 3 shutters powered by rack & pinion.

To be Sold at Repps, in the County of Norfolk, a complete Windmill in thorough Repair, and well situated for Business, within a Mile of Water Carriage for Great Yarmouth. Also an exceeding good Dwelling-house and Granary, and all other Out-houses convenient, with five Roods of Land, by Estimation, more or less. The above Premises may be entered upon immediately, if desired.
For Price, and other Particulars, enquire of Mr John Bygrave, Sutton, or of Mr Charles Sidney, Norwich, or of Richard Palgrave, of Repps aforesaid.
Norfolk Chronicle - 14th September 1782

To be Sold by Private Contract
A good substantial POST WIND-MILL called Repps Mill, now in full trade, with two pair of exceeding good French Burr Stones and all her going geers complete, Flour Mill and new built Roundhouse. Also a good brick Dwelling House, Granary, Barn, Stable, Cart shed and five Roods of Land contiguous to the Mill, situate in Repps in the county of Norfolk and now in the occupation of Mr. Richard Bygrave, the proprietor.
Repps and its neighbourhood is a fine corn country and an excellent situation for the flour trade being only one mile from the navigable river running from Heigham Bridge to Yarmouth.
Apply to Mr. Thomas Barber, Attorney at Law, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 23rd February & 2nd March 1805

Whereas JUDITH, the wife of me RICHARD BYGRAVE late of Great Burcham in the county of Norfolk and before that of Repps in the same county, has lately absconded from my house and now lives in Potter Heigham in the said county against my will; I do hereby give notice that I will not be answerable for any debts already contracted or to be contracted by her and that if she shall dispose of any of my property in her possession I will commence action for recovery of them against all persons who shall purchase or receive the same.
Witness my hand this 21st day of October 1805.
Norfolk Chronicle - 26th October 1805

Notice to Creditors of
John Scarlett late of Repps with Bastwick, Miller, deceased.
Norfolk Chronicle - 23rd & 30th June 1821

Mrs. I. M. Clegg of Brentwood, Essex, wrote to Harry Apling on 8th February 1973 to say that her grandfather Robert Butler was born in 1837, to George & Maria Butler. George Butler was then miller at Repps postmill but by 1845, Maria was alone and the miller at Burgh_St._Margaret_postmill.

REPPS
Peremptory Sale
WM. SPELMAN & SONS
Have received instructions to Sell by Auction on Wednesday June 22, 1853 at 4 o'c at the White Horse Inn, Great Yarmouth the following Valuable Property situate at the Four Crossways at Repps, Norfolk consisting of a POST WINDMILL.
Stands well for wind, drives two pairs of French stones, flour mill, roundhouse, two patent sails, winds herself, with all going gear in complete working order.
Mill Cottage ...
Dwelling House ...
Farming Premises ...
The Mill, Cottage and Garden, brick and tiled 2-stall Stable and use of part of the Cart Shed is let to Mr. James Laws under a lease at the annual rental of £65.
The Dwelling House and Farming Premises are in the occupation of the Proprietor Mr. William Manship.
Apply to Messrs. Reynolds & Palmer, Solrs. Great Yarmouth or the Auctioneers, Norwich & Yarmouth.
Norfolk Chronicle - 4th, 11th & 18th June 1853

Situations Vacant
To Millers
WANTED, a Single Young Man to WORK a WINDMILL
Apply personally to W. Beck, Repps Mill, Norfolk.
Norfolk News - 7th January 1865

Repps mill in the occupation of Mr. Addy, standing on a hill just off the High Road, a conspicuous object and regular landmark for miles around, fell a victim and was swept away by the wind.
Yarmouth Independent - 30th March 1895

Situations Vacant
TO MILLERS
Wanted, a Young single MAN.
Apply personally to Wm. Beck, Repps Mill, Norfolk.
Norfolk News - 9th March 1867

REPPS CUM BASTWICK near Great Yarmouth
Samuel Aldred will Sell by Auction at the Dukes Head Hotel, Great Yarmouth on Wednesday August 21 at 3 for 4 o'c in the afternoon
A capital POST MILL with convenient dwelling house, miller's residence, gardens, farm buildings and two pieces of land containing 1a. 3r. 30p. situate on the road from Burgh to Potter Heigham, partly occupied by Mr. William Beck and partly by Mr. William Manship.
Property is copyhold of the Manor of Martham.
A large sum of money has lately been expended upon the mill and machinery which is therefore in good working order. Particulars of the Auctioneer, Great Yarmouth.
Norfolk Chronicle & Norfolk News - 3rd, 10th & 17th August 1867

WANTED, a Situation as GENERAL MILLER or STONEMAN. Can keep accounts.
Address W. Beck, Repps Mill, Flegg Burgh.
Norfolk News - 1st November 1873

Repps Mill in the occupation of Mr. Addy, standing on a hill just off the High Road, a conspicuous object and regular landmark for miles around, fell a victim and was swept away by the wind.
Yarmouth Independent - 30th March 1895

After the mill was destroyed in the gale of 1895, the owner, John Addy, used his steam engine to power a mill in a barn for a further 8 years.

Kelly's 1900: George Addy, assistant overseer

Kelly's 1904: George Addy, assistant overseer

Kelly's 1908: George Addy, assistant overseer

Index of Wills 1761: Richard Bygrave snr, miller

1782: Richard Bygrave jnr, miller

September 1782: Mill advertised for sale

Faden's map 1797: Repps Windmill

1805: Richard Bygrave jnr, proprietor miller

February 1805: Mill advertised for sale by private contract with new built roundhouse

1805: Richard Bygrave's wife Judith left him and moved to Potter Heigham

Index of Wills 1819: John Scarlett, miller

Bryant's map 1826: Windmill

Cary's map 1832: Windmill

White's 1836: William Manship, corn miller

1837: George Butler, miller, possibly employee

O.S. map 1838: Windmill

White's 1845: Thomas Manship, corn miller

1846: Thomas Manship, miller

1853: James Laws, tenant miller at a rent of £65 per annum to proprietor William Manship

June 1853: Mill advertised for sale by auction

White's 1854: James Laws, corn miller

1863: John Halls, miller

White's 1864: John Halls, corn miller

1865: William Beck, miller

1867: William Beck, miller

August 1867: Mill advertised for sale by auction

November 1873: William Beck, miller advertised to take a position elsewhere as general miller or stoneman

1875: John Addy, miller

Kelly's 1879: John Addy, miller and White Hart

White's 1883: John Addy, corn miller

O.S. map 1884: Windmill

1888: John Addy, miller, wind & steam

White's 1890: John Addy, corn miller

Kelly's 1892: John Addy, miller (wind & steam)

1895: John Addy, miller

March 1895: Mill destroyed by gale

Kelly's 1896: John Addy, miller (wind & steam)

Kelly's 1900: John Addy, miller (steam)

Kelly's 1904: John Addy, miller (steam)

c.1980: Mr. & Mrs. Brian Dunson, Mill House

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