Wiveton
postmill
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Wiveton had a post windmill working in 1349 that was recorded in Blomefield's history of Norfolk.


... Robert de Hales, parson of Merston and Richard Storme ... in the 15th of Edward III and Robert de Hales aforesaid granted the manor called BRAUNCHE'S in Wiveton in the 23rd of the said King to Roger, his brother, with the messuage of the same name, one windmill, 90 acres of land, 70 of heath and 20s rent ...
Blomefield's History of Norfolk


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