In 1845 White's directory lists Robert Leeder snr as a farmer, so it is probable that the mill was situated on his land and was being run by his son Robert Leeder jnr.

Kelly's of 1925 does not list any millers in Woodton so it is likely that the mill was nearing the end of its working life when the photograph was taken.

Woodton post mill was for many years owned by the Everett family, who were also local farmers. They also owned and ran Bedingham smockmill, which was a few hundred yards away just inside the Bedingham parish boundary.

At the time of photograph the mill had lost one pair of sails and appears to have ceased working.

Faden's map 1797: Windmill

Bryant's map 1826: Windmill

Will of Last Dring 1826: Windmill bequeathed to his son William Dring

White's 1845: Robert Leeder jnr. corn miller

Kelly's 1854: Last Everett, miller

Kelly's 1879: Robert Last Everett, shopkeeper & corn miller

Kelly's 1883: Robert Last Everett, shopkeeper & corn miller (wind)

Kelly's 1883: Arthur Alldrich, miller (wind) - presumably at nearby smockmill

Kelly's 1896: Thomas Aldis Everett, shopkeeper & miller (wind)

Kelly's 1900: Thomas Aldis Everett, shopkeeper & miller (wind)

Kelly's 1922: Thomas Aldis Everett, miller (wind)

23rd June 1935: Only the roundhouse remained

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