O.S. Map 2005
Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey
Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey
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Saxlingham Thorpe
towermill |
In 1804 Saxlingham Thorpe windmill was a postmill but by 1838 it had been rebuilt as a towermill |
The windmill was worked in conjunction with the nearby Saxlingham Thorpe watermill |
To MILLERS |
Mr. BUTCHER Respectfully announces to the Public that he has received instructions to submit to Public Competition at the Bowling Green Hotel, Norwich on Saturday May 26, 1838 An Important & Valuable Freehold Water_Corn_Mill, a newly erected substantial Brick Tower Windmill, neat Residence, Cottage & other Buildings at Saxlingham in Norfolk, together with several Acres of fertile Arable & Pasture Land. This desirable Property is well situated in a good Corn District, next the Turnpike Road from Norwich to London & in the immediate vicinity of excellent Markets. It is now in the occupation of Mr. Edward Reynolds, the Proprietor, who will give up Possession at Michaelmas next. Norfolk Chronicle - 21st & 28th April 1838 |
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O.S. Map 2005 Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey |
Kelly's 1854: George Spratt, mill inspector |
Candler Family |
Edward Candler, 1811 - 1888 was recorded as miller at Bawburgh in 1836 and 1845. His family were Quakers and several of his relatives were also millers. Lawrence Candler 1747 - 1820 was recorded at at Cringleford in 1806 (either the watermill or the postmill). His son Lawrence jnr. 1773 - 1824 was recorded at Cringleford_watermill in 1836 and again in 1845 with Horatio (his brother?). Horatio was again recorded there in 1864 and his son Horace Robert from 1883 - 1908. Lawrence and Horatio were recorded at Saxlingham_Thorpe_watermill from 1845 - 1863; they were also running Saxlingham towermill in 1847. In 1879 and 1883 Horace was also recorded at East_Harling_watermill, where he lived and from at least 1890 - 1896 he was also running Keswick_watermill. |
| 1804: Postmill on the site 21st April 1838: Mill offered for sale by proprietor, Edward Reynolds having been recently rebuilt as a towermill White's 1845: Lawrence & Horatio Candler, corn millers 1847: Lawrence & Horatio Candler, millers and William Hardy, mill manager
Kelly's 1854: Lawrence Candler, miller White's 1864: John Wakelin Miles, corn miller Kelly's 1879: John W. Miles, miller & farmer c.1885: Mill demolished |
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