14th August 1935
West Walton Highway
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14th August 1935 |
West Walton Highway tower mill was at Fen End and stood some 2½ miles south east of West Walton. The mill was originally built in the 1700s and was only three storeys high with a pronounced batter. However, an additional two floors were added by John Dobbs, who for obvious reasons dramatically altered the angle and levelled the batter out. He also tarred the red brick mill and incorporated a datestone into the brickwork on the east side of the mill, inscribed J.D. 1815 (still legible in 1935) and thereafter the mill was consequently sometimes known as Dobbs' Mill. |
The mill had an ogee cap with a finial and petticoat that was set on a dead curb. There were 18 wall anchors above the top windows on the east side and 15 on the west side. The sails powered 3 pairs of stones. |
WANTED a respectable young person as Nursery Governess. Music required and must be willing to make herself generally useful. |
To be Sold by Auction by Mr. STEPHEN GREGORY, jun. |
VALUABLE ESTATES |
In WALPOLE ST. PETER Lot 1. All those 8a. 1r. 38p. (more or less) of Freehold ARABLE LAND in Thorough Field, No. 1128 on the Tithe Map, next Mill Lane south, in the occupation of Mr. Daniel Sutterby. In WEST WALTON Lot 2. All that WIND CORN MILL in good trade, with Residence, yard, garden, orchard and paddock and close of superior Arable Land adjoining, the whole containing 9a. 3r. 5p. (more or less) Nos. 337, 338, 339 and 340 on the Tithe Map, in Wilby Field, next the public highway leading from West Walton to Marshland Smeeth and Fen north; also in the occupation of Daniel Sutterby. The Mill, Residence and Outbuildings and 2r. 0p. (more or less) Copyhold, Fine Certain and the remainder Freehold. Application to be made to Mr. Richard Hubbard, Marshland Fen or Mr. Reuben Tuck, Salter's Lode, Downham Market (Trustees for Sale), to the Auctioneer, Tilney or at our Offices. |
F. & E. H. Jackson Solicitors, Wisbech |
| Wisbech, 1 June 1886 Lynn Advertiser - 12th June 1886 |
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Indenture for the Apprenticeship of Richard Sutterby - 15th May 1890 |
In the affairs of the late Mr. Daniel Sutterby. |
Southwell & Dennis Solicitors for the said Executors Post Office Lane, Wisbech. 28 April 1898 |
| Lynne Advertiser - 29th April 1898 |
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Lynn Advertiser - 12th April 1912 |
Daniel Sutterby remained at the mill after its sale and after his death, his son William Sutterby carried on the business. He later installed a steam engine to supplement wind power and the mill remained running until the gale of 22nd February 1908 damaged the mill beyond economical repair. |
The Windmill, Walton Highway |
FOR SALE FREEHOLD £11,000 |
Built about 1814, the property has about 1/5 acre of land and outbuildings. It is of red brick with beamed, timbered floors and concreted roof. There are three floors, the ground floor having been divided to give a kitchen area and lounge. There is 33 x 27 ft garage. Electricity is connected to the ground floor. Approved plans for an extension are available. Apply: Messrs David Rice & Partners, 96 Norfolk St., Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Tel: Kings Lynn 5187 or 3195 S.P.A.B. - February 1978 |
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23rd August 1980 |
By 1980 the mill had been converted to a private residence and a bungalow had been built on to it. The batter eased of around the upper two floors and the cap had been replaced by a castellated roof. |
In 2000 the mill had new owners who embarked upon an extensive renovation. The castellations were removed, the roof was made watertight, floors and stairs were reinstated and a heating system was installed. |
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1st October 2005 |
The Sutterby's had a lady to help with the housework and when Mrs Sutterby was busy in the kitchen while the help was washing the kitchen floor, Mrs Sutterby used to move out of her way and she would reply ”No need I will work around you," and continued to wash the floor around her feet. I understand this happened often and they both always made a joke of it.
Susan Miller - 24th October 2020 |
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O. S. Map 1904 Courtesy of NLS map images |
Will proved 1740: William More, miller of West Walton |
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