The westernmost of the two Gas Hill towermills was often known as Gallant's Mil and stood just to the northeast of Kett's Castle Villa. The mill was variously a corn mill and a sawmill during its working life.

ELIGIBLE INVESTMENT
To Millers and Others,
To be SOLD by AUCTION,
By Mr. JOHN HARPER,
On Monday, the 2nd day of May next,
At the House of Mr. D. Sharpe, the King’s Arms Inn, at Bishop Bridge in Norwich
(Unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract,)

All that newly erected and substantial Brick Built TOWER WINDMILL, with four Patent self--regulating Sails, having one pair of French Flour Stones, and another pair of Stones for the purpose of manufacturing Empden Groats, with flour Mill, corn Screen, Cylinder and every thing Complete.
The above property is situated on the Public Road leading from Plumstead to Thorpe, and within about 200 yards of the Navigable River from Norwich to Yarmouth.
For further particulars apply to Mr. Balls, Millwright, Magdalen Street, Mr. Shore, at Bishop’s bridge, who will shew the premises, or to Mr. John Richard Coaks, Solicitor, Upper King Street, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 16th, 23rd & 30th April 1831

ALL that New and Substantially Erected TOWER WINDMILL, containing four floors, with Patent Sails, and Winding Tackle, driving one Pair of French Stones, pair of Oatmeal stones, Flour Mill, &c. &c. situate near Kett’s Castle, on Mousehold Heath, Norwich, in the occupation of William King.
For further Particulars and Conditions of Sale, apply to Mr. J. W. Dowson, Solicitor, Bank‑street, or to the Auctioneer, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 6th & 13th September 1834

All that new built Brick Tower Windmill containing four Floors, with Patent Sails, and winding tackle, one pair of French Stones, pair of Oatmeal stones, Flour Mill and other Machinery, Fixtrures and Appurtenancies thereto belonging, situate in teh Hamlet of Thorpe in the county of the City of Norwich abutting on the road leading over Mousehold to Plumstead and now in the occupation of William King.
All Freehold.
Apply to Mr. I. W. Dowson, Solr. Bank Street, or the Auctioneer, Dukes Palace, Norwich.
Sale Particulars, William Spelman - September 1834

All that capital TOWER WINDMILL, with four floors and Patent Sails, winding herself, with an excellent pair of French Burr stones, new Flour Machine and Jumper, and a pair of small Peak Stones and requisite apparatus for Manufacturing Oatmeal, a capital shaft with head and spur wheels and all the Going Gears complete. The Tower is good sound 18 inch and 14 inch brick work, the beams and floors are substantial and durable, and the Mill is altogether well timbered.
The Mill is situated remarkable well in the wind, upon elevated ground at the back of the Gas Works Bishop Bridge, and the Mill Yard is enclosed by a boarded fence.
For further particulars and Conditions of Sale apply (if by letter post-paid) to Mr. James Winter, Solicitor, St. Giles’ Broad-street, or the Auctioneer, St. Andrew’s Hill, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 2nd & 9th April 1836

All that Capital TOWER WINDMILL, with Four Floors and Patent Sails, winding herself, with an excellent pair of French Burr Stones, new Flour Machine and Jumper, and a pair of small Peak Stones and requisite Apparatus for Manufacturing Oatmeal, a capital shaft with head and spur wheels and all the Going Gears complete. The Tower is good sound 18 inch & 14 inch brick work, the Beams and Floors are substantial and durable, & the Mill is altogether well timbered.
The Mill is situated remarkable well in the Wind, upon elevated ground at the back of the Gas Works Bishop Bridge, and the Mill Yard is enclosed by a boarded fence, now in the occupation of Mr. Colman, who will shew the premises.
Immediate possession may be had.
Two thirds of the purchase money may remain on security of the premises, if required, at a moderate rate of Interest.
For further Particulars and Conditions of Sale apply (if by letter post-paid) to Mr. James Winter, Solicitor, St. Giles’ Broad-street, or to the Auctioneer, St. Andrew’s Hill, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle -1st & 8th April 1837

THAT capital TOWER WINDMILL, situated near the Norwich Gas Works, Bishop Bridge, now in a complete state of repair, with patent sails, driving two pair of French Burr Stones, new flour mill and jumper, with all her going gears complete, mill utensils, &c.
For Rent and further Particulars apply to L. De Caux, at the Ranelagh Gardens, St. Stephens Gates, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 27th May 1837

THAT substantial well-built Brick Tower WIND MILL, driving two pair of French Stones, with Patent Sails, and all her Going Gears complete, situated near the Norwich Gas Works.
For further particulars apply to Mr. De Caux, at the Ranelagh Gardens, or to Mr. Fulcher, Mill-wright, near the mill, who will shew the Premises.
Norfolk Chronicle - 8th December 1838

CLEMENT ROLLING GALLANT of the Hamlet of Thorpe, in the County of the City of Norwich, Timber Merchant and Sawyer, having been adjudicated a Bankrupt under a Petition for Adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in the County Court of Norfolk holden at Norwich on the 19th day of January 1863. is hereby required to surrender himself . . . at the first meeting of Creditors to be held . . . 2nd day of February 1863 at 11 o'c in the Forenoon precisely at the office of the said Court, Princes Street, Norwich.

Thomas Hitchen PALMER,
Registrar,

In the matter of CLEMENT ROLLING GALLANT, of the Hamlet of Thorpe, in the County of the City of Norwich, Timber Merchant and Sawyer, a Bankrupt. – Whereas at a Public Sitting of the Court held this day, the Court granted an Order of Discharge to the said Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given, that an Order of Discharge will be drawn up and delivered to the said Bankrupt after the expiration of thirty days from this date, unless, in the meantime, an appeal is duly entered against the judgement of the said Court.
Dated this 27th day of February 1863.

THOS. H. PALMER,
Registrar,

Mr. Murrell has received instructions from the Executor of the late Roger Kerrison Esq. to Sell by Auction at the Maid’s Head Hotel, Norwich, on Tuesday August 10, 1869, at 6 for 7 o'c the following valuable properties
PLUMSTEAD ROAD & MOUSEHOLD
Eight excellent COTTAGES, a Saw Windmill and Yard and two pieces of Building Land in 6 lots.
Particulars of Messrs. Kerrison & Preston. Solicitors, Solrs. or of the Auctioneer, Bank Street, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 31st July 1869

MR MURRELL has received instructions to offer for SALE by AUCTION, at the Maid’s Head Hotel, Norwich, on Tuesday, August the 10, 1869, at Six for Seven o'clock in the Evening, the following valuable PROPERTIES: -
The Ten following Lots are offered for Sale by order of the Executor of the late ROGER KERRISON, Esq. deceased.
Lot 6. – A Brick-tower SAW WINDMILL, with Patent Sails and Self-acting Gear, containing Four Floors, with two pairs of Stones, and which can be re-constructed at a moderate outlay into a Flour Mill, in the occupation of Mr. C. R. Gallant.
Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be had of Messrs. Kerrison and Preston. Solicitors; or of the Auctioneer, Bank Street, Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle & Norfolk News - 7th August 1869

GALLANT. – On the 23rd ult., Alfred Joshua, youngest son of Clement and Amelia Gallant, of Thorpe Hamlet, aged 9 years and 3 months; also, on the 3rd. inst., Maria Amelia, second daughter of the above, aged 18.
Norfolk Chronicle - 7th January 1871

MESSRS. SPELMAN have received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, on Tuesday, June 18th, 1872, at Two for Three o'clock, at the Royal Hotel, Norwich, the following ESTATES.
Lot 41. – A Brick TOWER WINDMILL, occupied by C. R. Gallant.
Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be had of Mr. E. C. Bailey, Trustee, Messrs. Kerrison and Preston, Solicitors, Norwich, of Messrs. Spelman, Norwich and Yarmouth; and of
I. B. COAKS
Vendor’s Solicitor,
Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 1st June 1872

MESSRS. SPELMAN have received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, on Friday, June 21st, 1872, at Two for Three o'clock, at the Royal Hotel, Norwich, the following ESTATES.
MOUSEHOLD, THORPE HAMLET
Lot 41. – A Brick TOWER WINDMILL, occupied by C. R. Gallant.
Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be had of Mr. E. C. Bailey, Trustee, Messrs. Kerrison and Preston, Solicitors, Norwich, of Messrs. Spelman, Norwich and Yarmouth; and of
I. B. COAKS
Vendor’s Solicitor,
Norwich.
Norfolk Chronicle - 8th & 15th June 1872

GALLANT – MOORE. – On the 7th inst., at St. Andrew’s Church, Thorpe, in this city, by the Rev. J. Pattison, Clement Philip, eldest son of C. R. Gallant, timber merchant, Mousehold, in this city, to Kezia, second daughter of Mr. Robert Moore, Plumstead-road, Thorpe.
Norfolk Chronicle - 17th May 1884

S. Mealing Mills is instructed by the Executor of the late C. P. Gallant to Sell by Auction at the Royal Hotel, Norwich on Wednesday April 26, 1899 at 6 for 7 o'c in the Evening in Three Lots:-
ST. LEONARDS ROAD
Freehold DWELLING HOUSE. Lot 1.
No. 70 Windmill Cottages, St. Leonards Road . . . as lately occupied by the deceased Mrs. Gallant
Freehold HOUSE
No. 68 Windmill Cottages, St. Leonard's Road . . .
CAMP ROAD, late KETTS CAMP ROAD
Lot 3. The Freehold TIMBER MERCHANT'S PREMISES situate adjoining the rear of Lot 1, comprising the Timber Yard, Brcik Tower Windmill, Store and Drying Sheds, the whole containing about 22 Rods, as now in the occupation of Mr. C. P. Gallant.
Messrs. Francis & Black,
St. Giles Street, Norwich, Vendor's Solicitors.
Norfolk Chronicle - 15th & 22nd April 1899

Mr. S. Mealing Mills on Wednesday sold by auction at the Royal Hotel, the following city properties:-
Instructed by the executors of the late Mr. C. R. Gallant,
Lot 1 the freehold dwelling house and garden ground, No. 70 Windmill Cottages, St. Leonards Road, Thorpe Hamlet to Mr. Impson for £235.
Lot 2 the freehold dwelling house adjoining was withdrawn at £120
Lot 3 the timber yard and mill, withdrawn at £125.
Messrs. Francis & Back were the Solicitors
Norfolk Chronicle - 29th April 1899

Map 1794: Windmill

Map 1824: Windmill

January 1826: William Smith, bankrupt

Aprilo 1831: Mill advertised for sale by auction

1834: William King, miller - previously at the Mousehold Black Mill

April 1836: Mill advertised for sale by auction

May 1837: Mill advertised to sold or let

1837: Mr. Colman, miller

April 1837: Mill advertised for sale by auction

December 1838: Mill advertised to be sold or let

1856: William Smith, sawyer

1859: George Gallant, sawyer

January 1863: Clement Rolling Gallant, timber merchant & sawyer, bankrupt

February 1863: Clement Rolling Gallant, timber merchant & sawyer, bankruptcy discharged

1869: Clement Rolling Gallant, sawyer

1869: Mill running as a sawmill with millstones still in situ

July 1869: Mill advertised for sale by auction

1872: Clement Rolling Gallant, sawyer

June 1872: Mill advertised for sale by auction due to bankruptcy of owners, Harvey & Hudson