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Cockley Cley Mill
River Wissey |
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Cockley Cley watermill was mentioned in a document pertaining to 1287 and apart from that little else has as yet come to light. |
West-Hall Manor (1240) Henry III ... and in the 24th of the said king ... and in the same year a fine was levied between Brian Fitz Alan, petent and William de Montchensey (whom William le Blouint called to warrant 3 parts of a knight's fee in Cley) except the 20th part released to Warin who regranted to Brian the 3rd part of the said 3 parts ... this 3rd part considted of 297 acres ... the 3rd part of a windmill and watermill ... Blomefield's History of Norfolk, Vol. VI - Hundred of South Greenhoe |
The watermill was on the river to the west below the village, where its border was Mill Common. |
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