Tithe map 1838 - as redrawn by Harry Apling
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Sculthorpe
towermill |
Sculthorpe tower mill was a six storey mill that stood to the southwest corner of the village and showed up clearly on the 1838 1" O.S. map. It was situated in a yard off Moor Lane next to Shrublands. It was said that Chapel Lane was renamed from Jodrell's Drift and that the original name was Mill Lane. The mill was built with four sails to drive 2 pairs of stones but by 1882 an additional pair of sails had been added to drive 6 pairs of 4ft. 4ins. French burr stones. Later and by 1882 two steam engines were also being used for auxiliary power. |
The other known six sail mills in Norfolk were at: Ringstead, Terrington St Clement Balsam Fields, |
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Tithe map 1838 - as redrawn by Harry Apling |
Tithe Award 1839 |
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No. 184 |
Windmill |
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0a. 0r. 14p. |
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To Millers To be Let with Possession at Michaelmas next or Immediately A TOWER WINDMILL nearly new with Patent Sails, two pair of Stones and Flour Mill complete, situate within 2 miles of Fakenham and very eligibly for a person of small capital. Apply to Mr. Spice, Fakenham. Norfolk Chronicle - 19th September 1840 |
To Millers To be Let with Possession in January or at any time before Lady Day A TOWER WINDMILL nearly new with patent sails, two pair of stones and flour mill complete, now in full trade, situate within 2 miles of Fakenham and very eligibly for a person of small capital. Apply to Mr. Spice, Fakenham. Norfolk Chronicle - 12th December 1840 |
To Millers To Let A TOWER WINDMILL in full trade situate within two miles of the Market Town of Fakenham. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to Mr. Spice, Fakenham. Norfolk Chronicle - 1st January 1842 |
Situation Vacant To Journeymen Millers WANTED, an experienced STONEMAN. A married man preferred. Apply to Mr. Hordley, Sculthorpe, Fakenham. Norfolk News - 1st March 1873 |
Smithdale's Day Book 1878 - 1880 |
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| 1879 Aug. 18 |
Mr. HORSLEY, Sculthorpe |
| 1 pair of brasses | 9 lb. |
SCULTHORPE, Norfolk Messrs. IRELANDS are favoured with instructions from the Executors of the late Mr. John Martin, to prepare for Sale by Auction in One Lot at the Crown Hotel, Fakenham on Thursday August 10, 1882 at 3 for 4 o'c A valuable Freehold MILL PROPERTY with a Residence attached, situate at Sculthorpe, consisting of a substantially built Tower Windmill, with 6 pair of 4 ft. 4 in. French Burr Millstones, Flour Dressing Mills etc., Brick and Tiled Engine house with large Shaft; two first class STEAM ENGINES by eminent makers (one 12 and the other 8 horse power) with boilers and other fittings; a Brick and Tile Cottage, Riding and Cart Stables, Hay loft, Harness house, Gig house, Waggon shed etc. adjoining a large and convenient yard. Also a capital Brick and Tiled RESIDENCE ... together with a well stocked Garden now in the occupation of Mr. H. E. Martin. Particulars of M. B. Bircham, Esq. solr. Fakenham and of the Auctioneer, Guestwick, Wood Dalling and Bank Plain, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 22nd & 29th July 1882 & Lynn Advertiser 29th July 1882 |
On Thursday next SCULTHORPE, Norfolk Messrs. IRELANDS are favoured with instructions from the Executors of the late Mr. John Martin, to prepare for Sale by Auction in One Lot at the Crown Hotel, Fakenham on Thursday August 10, 1882 at 3 for 4 o'c the undermentioned valuable PROPERTY, in One Lot, viz. A substantially built TOWER WINDMILL with six patent sails, six floors, six pairs of 4 ft. 4 in. French burr millstones, two flour dressing mills, bone crusher, hoisting tackle, chain and other fixtures, spacious corn, meal and bone chambers, store sheds and granaries, brick and tile engine and boiler houses, chimney shaft; two first class STEAM ENGINES by eminent makers (one 12 horse and the other 8 horse power) with boilers and other fittings; two good wells and two water tanks; a Brick and Tile COTTAGE, riding stables with two loose boxes, cart stable for four horses, spacious hay loft, harness house, gig house and waggon shed, fowl houses and piggeries adjoining a large and convenient yard. Also a capital Brick and Tiled RESIDENCE ... together with a neatly kept Garden well stocked with choice young Fruit Trees, containing altogether 0a. 2r. 9p. now in the occupation of Mr. H. E. Martin. Immediate possession can be had if desired. |
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| Outgoings | Land Tax Tithe Rent Charge |
£1. 10. 4d 1. 0d |
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The above property is Freehold and is adjacent to the estate of the Marquis of Townshend on the North, Sir Willoughby Jones on the east, Sir E. Jodrell on the south and the highway road leading to Barsham on the west. Particulars of Mr. M. B. Bircham, Solr. Fakenham and of the Auctioneers Guestwick, Wood Dalling and 5 Bank Plain, Norwich. |
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| Norfolk Chronicle & Lynn Advertiser - 5th August 1882 | |||
After John Martin died in 1882, the mill was put up for auction, although it is unclear if it was the ownership or the lease that was for sale. The sale details described a flourishing business with the mill containing French burr stones, a flour mill, a bone crusher and two steam engines. |
The mill did not appear on the 1890 O.S. map and may have ceased working by that date. It was not long before the sails and cap were removed and the tower had been demolished within a few years. The stables, which survived as residential accommodation bear the date of 1649 carved into the brickwork. |
The site appears to be about 145 yards from the corner of the village main street on the east side of the road towards the church. A house with brick and tile granary buildings to the rear. Harry Apling - 20th May 1975 |
White's 1854: Joseph Fyson, corn miller and maltster White's 1864: John Williamson, baker White's 1864: Joseph Fyson, corn miller |
White's 1836: John Williamson, miller & baker |
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