Norfolk Mills - Tharston post windmill

Tharston
postmill

Tharston postmill was run in conjunction with the nearby Tharston watermill. The mill was eventually replaced by a more powerful and larger towermill.

Joseph Parsley made a will 5th April 1806 and when he died in 1809, his executors followed his instructions

to sell all my messauges, lands, tenements, windmills, watermills, outhouses, granaries and all other real estate whatsoever, in Tharston. Every week to pay brother William Parsley, the sum of four shillings until the interest is exhausted.
Bequests were also made to his sisters Ann and Edith, his nephew Robert Parsley and several neices.
The value of Joseph Parsley's estate was under £600 and stamp duty was £11.

THARSTON MILLS With immediate possession To be Sold by Auction By Wm. Burt
On Thursday March 8, 1810 At the Swan Inn, Long Stratton at 3 o'c.
A desirable ESTATE, lately occupied by the proprietor, Mr. Parslee deceased of Tharston near Long Stratton, Norfolk, comprising a Water Corn Mill with three pair of French Stones, Overshot Wheel, 9 foot fall, Post Windmill, comfortable Dwelling house, granary, stables & useful offices, with upwards of eight acres of meadow land of the first quality adjoining the mill.
The premises may be viewed at any time.
Apply to Mr. James Todd, Forncett, Mr. John Fox or the Auctioneer, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 10th, 17th & 24th February & 3rd March 1810

1806: Joseph Parsley miller - also at Tharston watermill

1809: Joseph Parsley died

March 1810: Mill advertised for sale by auction

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