Enclosure map 1813 - redrawn by Harry Apling
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Wells
Mill Lane postmill |
Mill Lane postmill was an open trestle mill and was one of four mills in Mill Lane, it was the most easterly and stood on the south side of the lane adjacent to the Buttlands. The mill was quite small and usewd one pair of patent sails and one pair of common sails to drive a single pair of 4 ft. 10 ins. French burr stones. |
To be Sold by Auction By Thomas Platten At the Fleece Inn, Wells, Norfolk On Saturday 13 February instant at 11 in the forenoon. All those Three Windmills, Horsemill and Stable (the horsemill capable of containing a large quantity of corn) situated at Wells aforesaid and now in the occupation of Mr. William Green, of which possession may be had immediately. Enquire of Mr. Robert Cole, Fakenham. Fakenham, Jan 30 1796. Norfolk Chronicle - 6th February 1796 |
Creditors of Robert Haycock of Wells, Merchant, Dealer and Chapman to meet the Assiignees of the said Bankrupt's Estate on the 29th May next ... Norfolk Chronicle - 27th May 1797 |
WANTED A JOURNEYMAN MILLER. One well acquainted with working a Windmill, such with a good character on applying to Mr. Robert Haycock of Wells, will be treated with. Norfolk Chronicle - 31st October 1801 |
WELLS, Norfolk To be Sold by Private Contract and immediate possession given if required. A Freehold ESTATE comprising a good and commodius brick dwelling house and large garden with 4 acres of excellent land adjoining in high condition, together with Two Wind Mills, flour house and horse mill 26 feet diameter, stabling and other conveniences. The Situation remarkably pleasant and truly desirable for shipping and home consumption. Enquire of Mr. Robert Haycock. N.B. The above to be sold together or in lots for the convenience of purchasers. Norfolk Chronicle - 3rd & 10th February & 3rd March 1810 |
WELLS, Norfolk To be Sold by Auction At the Fleece Inn Between the hours of 2 and 4 o'c in the afternoon On Saturday 31 March Unless previously disposed of by private contract. All the Freehold ESTATE comprising a good and commodius brick dwelling house and large garden with 4 acres of excellent land adjoining in high condition, together with Two Wind Mills, flour house and horse mill 26 feet diameter, stabling and other conveniences. The Situation remarkably pleasant and truly desirable for shipping and home consumption. For particulars enquire of Mr. Robert Haylock. Norfolk Chronicle - 17th March 1810 |
WELLS, Norfolk To be Sold by Auction At the Fleece Inn in 5 Lots Between the hours of 2 and 4 o'c in the afternoon On Saturday 31 March Unless previously disposed of by private contract. All the Freehold ESTATE comprising a good and commodius brick dwelling house and large garden with 4 acres of excellent land adjoining in high condition, together with Two Wind Mills, flour house and horse mill 26 feet diameter, stabling and other conveniences. The Situation remarkably pleasant and truly desirable for shipping and home consumption. For particulars enquire of Mr. Robert Haylock. Norfolk Chronicle - 24th March 1810 |
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Enclosure map 1813 - redrawn by Harry Apling |
| re Act for establishing an uniformity of Weights & Measures (1825) (5th Geo. (error for 4th) c.74) as from 1 January 1826 |
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Corn Bushel |
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Norfolk Chronicle - 3rd December 1825
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We the undersigned Merchants & Millers do hereby give notice that on and from the first day of January next all Corn taken in by us will be by the New Imperial Bushel as by Law established. Norfolk Chronicle - 31st December 1825 |
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Tithe map 1843 - as redrawn by Harry Apling |
Tithe Award 1845 |
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No. 341 |
Mill Yard etc |
0a. 1r. 18p. |
Pt. of £1 17. 6 |
To be Let. For a term of years or from year to year All those excellent Premises situate in Wells next the Sea consisting of a capital Messuage and large garden, a POST_WINDMILL and Pightle of Land with Granary, Flour house, Horse mill, Baking office, Gig house, Stables, Piggeries and an Inclosure of Arable Land containing 3½ acres. Also a Tower Windmill remarkably well winded, driving two pair of French Stones. Possession may be had at Lady day next. Apply to Mr. Peter Hudson, Warham, Norfolk or to Mr. Garwood, Solr. Wells. Norfolk Chronicle & Norwich Gazette - 17th & 24th March 1849 |
To be Let. For a term of years or from year to year All those excellent Premises situate in Wells next the Sea consisting of a capital Messuage and large garden, a POST_WINDMILL and Pightle of Land with Granary, Flour house, Horse mill, Baking office, Gig house, Stables, Piggeries and an Inclosure of Arable Land containing 3½ acres. Also a Tower Windmill remarkably well winded, driving two pair of French Stones. Possession immediately. Apply to Mr. Peter Hudson, Warham, Norfolk or to Mr. Garwood, Solr. Wells. Norfolk Chronicle - 15th September & 6th October 1849 |
Local Bankrupts (From LONDON GAZETTE) Tuesday March 3 Daniel Brett, Wells, Miller Norfolk Chronicle - 7th March 1863 |
To be Sold by Auction by Mr. Spicer at teh Globe Inn, Wells, on Monday 11 July at 3 o'c A large and commodius Messuage next Mill Lane Also a Piece of Land containing 1r. 19p. whereon stands a POST_WINDMILL, one pair of 4 ft. 10 in. French Burr Stones , 2 patent 2 common sails, with Flour mill, Flour house, Granaries, Stables, Cart sheds and other Buildings. Also an Inclosure of Fertile ARABLE LAND contiguous to the said premises containing nearly 4 acres. The above premises are all Freehold. Also 17p. of LAND Copyhold whereon stands a BRICK_TOWER_WINDMILL, Patent sails, with four floors driving one pair 4 ft. 8 in. and two pairs 4 ft. French Burr Stones, with Flour mills and Jumper, situated in Mill Lane aforesaid. The above mentioned House, Mills, Land and other property were formerly in the occpation of Mr. Peter Hudson and are now in the occupation of Mr. David Brett whose tenancy expires on the 11th October next ... Apply to Mr. Garwood, Solr. Wells or the Auctioneer, Wells. Norfolk Chronicle - 18th & 25th June & Norfolk News - 2nd & 9th July 1864 |
To Millers and others To be SOLD CHEAP (to be removed) A Post Wind Mill in substantial repair, two Patent and two Common Sails, Iron Windshaft, Flour Mill and Jumper etc. with one Pair of 4 ft. 10 in. French Stones. For further particulars apply to Mr. D. Brett, Wells, Norfolk. Norfolk News - 6th & 13th May 1865 |
Local Bankrupts (From LONDON GAZETTE) Tuesday May 22 Daniel Brett, Wells, Miller Norfolk Chronicle - 26th May 1866 |
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O.S. map 1906 - as redrawn by R. Gerken |
Ogilby's Britannia map London to Wells 1675: Windmill |
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