Thornham
Beacon Hill
postmill


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Thornham Beacon Hill postmill was brought to Thornham from Ringstead c.1840. (1863) when it was moved some 2 miled to the east.


The windmill was moved to the Granary Road about 1880 (1863) after standing in a field at Beacon Hill.
Thornham and Its Story, Miss P. M. A. Betts & F. S. Franklin - 1973

c.1840: Mill moved to Thornham from Ringstead

c.1863: Mill moved to Staithe Lane to become part of Thornham composite mill



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